Chions
Comune in Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy
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Chions (Friulian: Cjons) is a comune (municipality) in the Regional decentralization entity of Pordenone, in the Italian region of Friuli-Venezia Giulia, located about 90 kilometres (56 mi) northwest of Trieste and about 14 kilometres (9 mi) southeast of Pordenone. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 4,896 and an area of 33.5 square kilometres (12.9 mi2).[3]
Chions
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| Comune di Chions | |
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| Coordinates: 45°51′N 12°43′E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Friuli-Venezia Giulia |
| Province | Pordenone (PN) |
| Frazioni | Basedo, Taiedo, Villotta, Torrate |
| Area | |
• Total | 33.5 km2 (12.9 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 15 m (49 ft) |
| Population (Dec. 2004)[2] | |
• Total | 4,896 |
| • Density | 146/km2 (379/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 33083 |
| Dialing code | 0434 |
| Website | Official website |
The municipality of Chions contains the frazioni (boroughs) of Basedo, Taiedo, Villotta, and Torrate.
Chions borders the following municipalities: Azzano Decimo, Cinto Caomaggiore, Fiume Veneto, Pramaggiore, Pravisdomini, San Vito al Tagliamento, Sesto al Reghena.
Demographic evolution
Twin towns
Chions is twinned with:
Luisant, France
Villanueva del Pardillo, Spain
