Noale

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Noale
Comune di Noale
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Location of Noale
Noale is located in Italy
Noale
Noale
Location of Noale in Italy
Coordinates: 45°33′N 12°4′E / 45.550°N 12.067°E / 45.550; 12.067Coordinates: 45°33′N 12°4′E / 45.550°N 12.067°E / 45.550; 12.067
CountryItaly
RegionVeneto
Metropolitan cityVenice (VE)
Frazioni, ,
Area
 • Total25 km2 (10 sq mi)
Elevation
18 m (59 ft)
Population
 (31 May 2008)[3]
 • Total15,619
 • Density620/km2 (1,600/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Noalesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
30033
Dialing code041
ISTAT code027026
Patron saintMadonna del Rosario
Saint day7 October
WebsiteOfficial website

Noale is a town in the Metropolitan City of Venice, Veneto, Italy.

It is part of the Miranese district, together with the neighboring municipalities of Mirano, Santa Maria di Sala, Salzano, Scorzè, Spinea and Martellago.

The town is home to the thrash metal band Catarrhal Noise and the motorcycle manufacturer Aprilia.

Palio[]

The Palio di Noale is the annual historical re-enactment of a medieval contest which was held under the seigniory of the . Historical documents show that the Palio was first celebrated in 1339, in occasion of Pentecost. It was originally intended to commemorate Noale's annexation to Treviso's possessions.

The modern Palio takes place in the month of June, over the Pentecost period, and sees the participation of different teams, coming from the surrounding areas as well. More specifically, the main contest involves the following seven districts: Bastia, Cerva, Drago, Gato, S. Giorgio, S.Giovanni and S.Urbano. In accordance with the historical tradition, the winner of the contest is awarded with a drape designed by local artists.

Sister cities[]

Coat of Arms of Dilijan.png Dilijan, Armenia (since July 2011)

References[]

  1. ^ "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  2. ^ "Popolazione Residente al 1° Gennaio 2018". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  3. ^ All demographics and other statistics from the Italian statistical institute (Istat)

External links[]

  • Noale travel guide from Wikivoyage



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