Riffian, South Tyrol

Riffian (German pronunciation: [ˈrɪfɪan]; Italian: Rifiano [riˈfjaːno]) is a comune (municipality) and a village in South Tyrol in northern Italy, located about 25 kilometres (16 mi) northwest of Bolzano.

As of 30 November 2010, it had a population of 1,306 and an area of 35.8 square kilometres (13.8 sq mi).

The municipality contains the frazioni (subdivisions, mainly villages and hamlets) Magdfeld and Vernuer (Vernurio).

The emblem represents a bell tower, with the bell box and the onion dome, on azure; it is the symbol of the local church in the village.

[4] According to the 2024 census, 96.28% of the population speak German, 3.03% Italian and 0.70% Ladin as first language.