| Coordinates | 46°21′N 11°15′E |
|---|---|
| Region | Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol |
| Province | South Tyrol (BZ) |
| Frazioni | Rungg (Ronchi), Söll (Sella) |
| Mayor | Wolfgang Oberhofer |
| Area total | 19.4 km² |
| Population total | 3296 |
| Population as of | Nov. 2010 |
| Population demonym | German: Traminer Italian: di Termeno |
| Elevation | 276 m |
| Postal code | 39040 |
| Area code | 0471 |
| Website | Official website |
Tramin an der Weinstraße (de-AT; Italian: Termeno sulla Strada del Vino terˈmɛːno sulla ˈstraːda del ˈviːno), often abbreviated to Tramin or Termeno, is a comune (municipality) in South Tyrol, northern Italy, located about 20 kilometres (12 miles) southwest of the city of Bolzano. The name of the grape variety Gewürztraminer has its origins in Tramin.
Geography
As of November 30, 2010, Tramin had a population of 3,296 and an area of 19.4 square kilometres (7.5 sq mi).[1]
The municipality contains the frazioni (subdivisions, mainly villages and hamlets) Rungg (Ronchi) and Söll (Sella).
Tramin borders the following municipalities: Amblar, Kaltern, Coredo, Kurtatsch, Neumarkt, Montan, Auer, Sfruz and Vadena.
History
Coat of arms
The emblem represents a six points star of or surmounted by an or overturned crescent on azure background. The origin of the coat is not known but derives from that of Lords of Eppan. The arms were granted in 1929.[2]
Landmarks
- St. James's Church, a church on Kastelaz hill.[3]
Society
Linguistic distribution
According to the 2024 census, 94.99% of the population speak German, 4.69% Italian and 0.32% Ladin as first language.[4]
Demographic evolution
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 1860 | ? | — |
| 1870 | ? | — |
| 1880 | 1,798 | — |
| 1900 | ? | −100.0% |
| 1910 | 2,424 | — |
| 1921 | 2,810 | +15.9% |
| 1931 | 2,862 | +1.9% |
| 1936 | 2,734 | −4.5% |
| 1951 | 2,743 | +0.3% |
| 1961 | 2,828 | +3.1% |
| 1971 | 2,886 | +2.1% |
| 1981 | 2,935 | +1.7% |
| 1991 | 2,963 | +1.0% |
| 2001 | 3,193 | +7.8% |
Data from ISTAT
Twin cities
Tramin is twinned with:
- Rödermark, since 1978
- Mindelheim, since 1994
- Schwaz, since 1998
References
- ^ All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
- ^ Heraldry of the World: Tramin
- ^ "SAN GIACOMO A KASTELAZ" (in Italian). Amministrazione provincia Bolzano. Retrieved 2025-03-18.
- ^ "Ergebnisse Sprachgruppenzählung 2024/Risultati Censimento linguistico 2024". astat info. ' (56). Provincial Statistics Institute of the Autonomous Province of South Tyrol. December 2024. Retrieved 2024-12-09.
External links
- (in German, Italian) Homepage of the municipality
- (in English, German, Italian, Dutch) Tourist Association of Tramin
- Panoramio Photos of Tramin