San Vito al Tagliamento
Welcome to San Vito al Tagliamento, a lively city!
San Vito al Tagliamento is a very important city in the Pordenone area, with a population of over 15,000 inhabitants. This municipality in Friuli-Venezia Giulia is famous for its picturesque medieval village and for its productive and industrial importance. Moreover, according to a survey by Il Sole 24 Ore in 2015, it is the best center for quality of life in Friuli-Venezia Giulia.
In this article, we will give you an idea of the physical geography of San Vito al Tagliamento, its climate, and its geographical fractions and inhabited locations.
Physical geography
Territory
San Vito al Tagliamento is located in the Venetian-Friulian plain, near the Tagliamento river and the border with the province of Udine.
Climate
The climate of San Vito al Tagliamento is of the temperate type of middle latitudes, rainy or generally humid in all seasons, and with very hot summers. Rainfall concentrates between March and May, and decreases slightly in the summer months, while it increases again between October and November. San Vito al Tagliamento is part of zone E of the Köppen climate classification.
Seismology
The municipality belongs to zone 2 (medium-high seismicity) of the Italian seismic classification.
Geographical fractions and inhabited locations
San Vito al Tagliamento is divided into several geographical fractions, each of which has (or had) its own parish identity in the structure of the Catholic Church. The inhabited locations described here are connected to each fraction. The inhabitants of the fractions are very attached to their traditions and often organize parties and moments of aggregation. There are also many associations engaged in this sense.
Among the fractions we find Braida (or Braida Bottari), which is located between the fractions of Ligugnana, Gleris, and Carbona. The area is now integrated into the parish of Ligugnana and includes the inhabited location of Pradis and the vast countryside south of Via Carbona. In the southernmost area are the remains of the ancient farmhouse Formajâr, inhabited until the mid-1900s, and an artificial lake.
There are also some inhabited locations not directly attributable to a fraction, such as the district of Magredo and Favria.
Conclusions
San Vito al Tagliamento is a city full of life and traditions, where geographical fractions and inhabited locations have a strong cultural identity. Moreover, its geographical position, climate, and historical monuments make it a place of great charm for visitors and tourists. Don't miss the chance to discover this beautiful city in Friuli-Venezia Giulia!
