Chions
Cjons (Friulian) | |
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Comune di Chions | |
Coordinates: 45°51′N 12°43′E / 45.850°N 12.717°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 | 150/km2 (380/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 33083 |
Dialing code | 0434 |
Website | Official website |
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 sq mi).[3]
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.