Acquarossa

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Acquarossa is the capital of the district of Blenio in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland.

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Coat of arms of Acquarossa
Coordinates: 46°27′N 8°56′E / 46.450°N 8.933°E / 46.450; 8.933Coordinates: 46°27′N 8°56′E / 46.450°N 8.933°E / 46.450; 8.933
CountrySwitzerland
CantonTicino
DistrictBlenio
Government
 • MayorSindaco
Ivo Gianora
Area
 • Total61.7 km2 (23.8 sq mi)
Elevation
528 m (1,732 ft)
Population
 (2005)
 • Total1,875
 • Density30.39/km2 (78.71/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (Central European Time)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (Central European Summer Time)
Postal code(s)
6716
LocalitiesAcquarossa, Dongio, Marogno, Motto Blenio, Corzoneso Piano, Corzoneso, Casserio, Cumiasca, Leontica, Comprovasco, Lottigna, Prugiasco, Castro, Traversa, Marolta, Ponto Valentino, Largario
Surrounded byOlivone, Aquila, Torre, Malvaglia, Ludiano, Sobrio, Cavagnago, Anzonico, Faido
Websitewww.acquarossa.ch
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Acquarossa was created on 4 April 2004, when the former municipalities of Castro, Corzoneso, Dongio, Largario, Leontica, Lottigna, Marolta, Ponto Valentino and Prugiasco merged to form the new municipality of Acquarossa.

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