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	'''Laas (Lasa)''' (]: ''Lasa''; ]: ''Laas''; ] (1143 AD): ''Las'') is a '']'' (municipality) in the province of ] in the ] region ], located about 70 km northwest of the city of ] and about 50 km west of the city of ]. As of ] ], it had a population of 3,771 and an area of 110.1 km².<ref name="istat">All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute ].</ref>

			'''Laas''' ({{IPA\|de\|laːs}}; {{langx\|it\|Lasa}} {{IPA\|it\|ˈlaːza\|}}) is a '']'' (municipality) in the province of ] in northern ], located about {{convert\|50\|km\|mi}} west of the city of ].
	The municipality of Laas (Lasa) contains the '']'' (subdivisions, mainly villages and hamlets) Allitz (Alliz), Eyrs (Oris), Tanas, Tarnell (Tarnello), Tschengls (Cengles), and Parnetz (Parnez).

			==Geography==
	Laas (Lasa) borders the following municipalities: ], ], ], ], ], and ].
			As of 30 November 2010, it had a population of 3,983 and an area of {{convert\|110.1\|km2\|mi2}}.<ref name="istat">All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute ].</ref>

			The municipality of Laas contains the '']'' (subdivisions, mainly villages and hamlets) Allitz (Alliz), Eyrs (Oris), Tanas, and Tschengls (Cengles).
	== Demographic evolution ==

			Laas (Lasa) borders the following municipalities: ], ], ], ], ], and ].

			==Geology==
			Laas stands on one of the largest conical debris fans in the Alps, known as Gadriamure, which emerges from the narrow valley above the village of Allitz. This fan may be of catastrophic origin, with the collapse of a mountain above the present Gadriatal. The fan blocks the main valley Vinschgau and displaces the River Etsch to its south edge, where it is cut by a gorge which revealed buried logs 7300 years old. The fan now supports irrigated fruit orchards.

			==Economy==
			===Lasa marble===
			Laas is known for the pure white ] (known in German, Italian and English as "Laaser Marmor", "Lasa marmo" and "Lasa marble", respectively) quarried in the mountains south of the village which has been used in buildings worldwide, including the ]. The grave markers in many US military cemeteries in Europe, like the ], are also made of Lasa marble.

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			==History==

			===Coat of arms===
			The emblem is a ] hammer and two bits, on ] with ] stripes. The white and black symbolizes the layers of ], the hammer and the bits the tools for its processing.<ref>{{in lang\|it}}</ref>

			==Society==

			===Linguistic distribution===
			According to the 2011 census, 98.09% of the population speak ], 1.67% Italian and 0.4% ] as first language.<ref>{{cite journal \|date=June 2012 \|title=Volkszählung 2011/Censimento della popolazione 2011 \|journal=astat info \|issue=38 \|pages=6–7 \|publisher=Provincial Statistics Institute of the Autonomous Province of South Tyrol\|url=http://www.provinz.bz.it/astat/de/service/256.asp?news_action=300&news_image_id=563169 \|accessdate=2012-06-14 }}</ref>

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Latest revision as of 10:17, 26 October 2024

Comune in Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol, Italy

Laas
Comune
Gemeinde Laas Comune di Lasa
Laas
Location of Laas
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Coordinates: 46°37′N 10°42′E / 46.617°N 10.700°E / 46.617; 10.700
Country	Italy
Region	Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol
Province	South Tyrol (BZ)
Frazioni	Allitz (Alliz), Eyrs (Oris), Tanas, Tschengls (Cengles)
Government
• Mayor	Verena Tröger
Area
• Total	110.1 km (42.5 sq mi)
Population
• Total	3,938
• Density	36/km (93/sq mi)
Demonym(s)	German:Laaser Italian: lasini
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code	39023
Dialing code	0473
Website	Official website

Laas (German pronunciation: [laːs]; Italian: Lasa [ˈlaːza]) is a comune (municipality) in the province of South Tyrol in northern Italy, located about 50 kilometres (31 mi) west of the city of Bolzano.

Geography

As of 30 November 2010, it had a population of 3,983 and an area of 110.1 square kilometres (42.5 sq mi).

The municipality of Laas contains the frazioni (subdivisions, mainly villages and hamlets) Allitz (Alliz), Eyrs (Oris), Tanas, and Tschengls (Cengles).

Laas (Lasa) borders the following municipalities: Mals, Martell, Prad, Schlanders, Schluderns, and Stilfs.

Geology

Laas stands on one of the largest conical debris fans in the Alps, known as Gadriamure, which emerges from the narrow valley above the village of Allitz. This fan may be of catastrophic origin, with the collapse of a mountain above the present Gadriatal. The fan blocks the main valley Vinschgau and displaces the River Etsch to its south edge, where it is cut by a gorge which revealed buried logs 7300 years old. The fan now supports irrigated fruit orchards.

Economy

Lasa marble

Laas is known for the pure white marble (known in German, Italian and English as "Laaser Marmor", "Lasa marmo" and "Lasa marble", respectively) quarried in the mountains south of the village which has been used in buildings worldwide, including the Victoria Memorial, London. The grave markers in many US military cemeteries in Europe, like the Luxembourg American Cemetery and Memorial, are also made of Lasa marble.

History

Coat of arms

The emblem is a gules hammer and two bits, on argent with sable stripes. The white and black symbolizes the layers of marble, the hammer and the bits the tools for its processing.

Society

Linguistic distribution

According to the 2011 census, 98.09% of the population speak German, 1.67% Italian and 0.4% Ladin as first language.

Demographic evolution

References

"Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
"Popolazione Residente al 1° Gennaio 2018". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
(in Italian)Tirol Atlas: Laas
"Volkszählung 2011/Censimento della popolazione 2011". astat info (38). Provincial Statistics Institute of the Autonomous Province of South Tyrol: 6–7. June 2012. Retrieved 2012-06-14.

External links

(in German and Italian) Homepage of the municipality

Media related to Laas at Wikimedia Commons

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