Capriana (Caoriana in local dialect) is a comune (municipality) in Trentino in the northern Italian region Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol, located about 30 kilometres (19 mi) northeast of Trento.

Capriana
Comune di Capriana
Capriana is located in Italy
Capriana
Capriana
Location of Capriana in Italy
Capriana is located in Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol
Capriana
Capriana
Capriana (Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol)
Coordinates: 46°16′N 11°20′E / 46.267°N 11.333°E / 46.267; 11.333
CountryItaly
RegionTrentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol
ProvinceTrentino (TN)
FrazioniCarbonare, Maso Bait, Maso Doss and Maso Lio
Government
  MayorErwin Dallio
Area
  Total
13.0 km2 (5.0 sq mi)
Elevation
1,007 m (3,304 ft)
Population
 (2026)[2]
  Total
598
  Density46.0/km2 (119/sq mi)
DemonymCaprianesi or Caorianeri
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
38030
Dialing code0462
Patron saintSt. Bartholomew
Saint dayAugust 24
WebsiteOfficial website

Capriana borders the following municipalities: Montan, Truden, Altrei, Salorno, Valfloriana, Altavalle, and Sover.

Capriana is the birthplace of the mystic and Servant of God Maria Domenica Lazzeri.[3]

References

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  1. "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  2. Resident population. Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 9 April 2026.
  3. Guido Sommavilla Maria Domenica Lazzeri San Paolo Press 1996 ISBN 88-215-3146-5