Hafling (; it, Avelengo ) is an Italian '' comune'' (municipality) and home of the famous Haflinger horse. Hafling is located in South Tyrol in northern Italy, about northwest of Bolzano and high above the valley basin of Merano.

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: Merano, Sarntal, Schenna and Vöran.

History

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

Coat of arms

The emblem is a natural breed Haflinger horse, 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 German, 2.42% Italian as first language.

References

External links

Official website

Municipalities of South Tyrol {{TrentinoAltoAdige-geo-stub