Hafling (; it, Avelengo ) is an Italian ''

comune The (; plural: ) is a local administrative division of Italy, roughly equivalent to a township or municipality. It is the third-level administrative division of Italy, after regions ('' regioni'') and provinces (''province''). The can also ...

'' (municipality) and home of the famous

Haflinger horse The Haflinger, also known as the Avelignese, is a breed of horse developed in Austria and northern Italy (namely Hafling in South Tyrol region) during the late 19th century. Haflinger horses are relatively small, are always chestnut with fla ...

. Hafling is located in

South Tyrol it, Provincia Autonoma di Bolzano – Alto Adige lld, Provinzia Autonoma de Balsan/Bulsan – Südtirol , settlement_type = Autonomous province , image_skyline = , image_alt ...

in northern

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, about northwest of

Bolzano Bolzano ( or ; german: Bozen, (formerly ); bar, Bozn; lld, Balsan or ) is the capital city of the province of South Tyrol in northern Italy. With a population of 108,245, Bolzano is also by far the largest city in South Tyrol and the third ...

and high above the valley basin of

Merano Merano (, , ) or Meran () is a city and '' comune'' in South Tyrol, northern Italy. Generally best known for its spa resorts, it is located within a basin, surrounded by mountains standing up to above sea level, at the entrance to the Passeie ...

Geography

As of 30 November 2010, it had a population of 756 and an area of .All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat. Hafling borders the following municipalities:

Sarntal Sarntal (; it, Sarentino ) is a valley and a '' comune'' (municipality) in South Tyrol in northern Italy, located about north of the city of Bolzano. The municipality comprises several towns and villages. The largest one, seat of the mayor and ...

, Schenna and

Vöran Vöran (; it, Verano ) is a ''comune'' (municipality) in South Tyrol in northern Italy, located about northwest of the city of Bolzano. Geography As of November 30, 2010, it had a population of 927 and an area of .All demographics and other sta ...

History

The city gave its name to the Haflinger breed of horses.

Coat of arms

The emblem is a natural breed

, on a mountain with three

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peaks, through a pine tree. The mountain and the pine symbolize that the village is located at high elevation. The coat of arms was granted in 1967.Heraldry of the World: Hafling
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Society

Linguistic distribution

According to the 2011 census, 97.58% of the population spoke

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, 2.42% Italian as first language.

References

External links

Official website

Municipalities of South Tyrol {{TrentinoAltoAdige-geo-stub