Duino-Aurisina

Duino-Aurisina (Slovene: Devin-Nabrežina; German: Thübein-Nabreschin, also Tybein; Triestine: Duin-Aurisina) is a comune (municipality) in the Regional decentralization entity of Trieste in the Italian region of Friuli-Venezia Giulia. Lying near the border with Slovenia, it has a substantial Slovene minority. It is named by the two major settlements, Duino (Devin) and Aurisina (Nabrežina).

Duino-Aurisina
Devin Nabrežina (Slovene)
Comune di Duino Aurisina
Občina Devin-Nabrežina
Location of Duino-Aurisina
Duino-Aurisina
Location of Duino-Aurisina in Friuli-Venezia Giulia
Duino-Aurisina
Duino-Aurisina (Friuli-Venezia Giulia)
Coordinates: 45°44′N 13°45′E
CountryItaly
RegionFriuli-Venezia Giulia
ProvinceTrieste (TS)
FrazioniSee list
Government
  MayorIgor Gabrovec (Centre-Left)
Area
  Total45 km2 (17 sq mi)
Elevation
144 m (472 ft)
Population
 (31 December 2013)
  Total8,609
  Density190/km2 (500/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Duinati (Devinčani), Aurisiniani (Nabrežinci)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
34011, 34013, 34019
Dialing code040
Patron saintSaint Roch
Saint day16 August
WebsiteOfficial website
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