Mel, Italy

Infobox CityIT
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official_name = Mel
name = Mel
region = Veneto
province = Province of Belluno (BL)
elevation_m = 362
area_total_km2 = 85.7
population_as_of = Dec. 2004
population_total = 6311
population_density_km2 = 74
timezone = CET, UTC+1
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frazioni = Villa di Villa; Carve; Pellegai; Tiago; Samprogno; Zottier; Nave; Tallandino; Marcador; Farra; Col; Pagogna; Follo; San Pietro; Bardies; Gus; Vanie; Cordellon
telephone = 0437
postalcode = 32026
gentilic = zumellesi
saint =
day =
mayor = Dr. Ruggero Dalle Sasse
website =
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mapx = 46.0667

Mel is a "comune" (municipality) in the Province of Belluno in the Italian region Veneto, located about 170 km north of Venice and about 14 km southwest of Belluno and about 16 km northest of Feltre. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 6,311 and an area of 85.7 km².All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.]

The territory of Mel is home to a medieval castle known as the Castello di Zumelle. The present configuration of the castle dates back to 1311, although the site was in use as a military fortification since Roman times.

The town is well-known for its numerous cultural activities, of note are the art exhibitions in the old "Palazzo delle Contesse" and the choral music festival in July in the "Guarnieri" palace park.

The municipal subdivisions

The municipality of Mel contains the "frazioni" (subdivisions) of Villa di Villa; Carve; Pellegai; Tiago; Samprogno; Zottier; Nave; Tallandino; Marcador; Farra; Col; Pagogna; Follo; San Pietro; Bardies; Gus; Cordellon.Mel borders the following municipalities: Cison di Valmarino, Follina, Lentiai, Miane, Santa Giustina, Sedico, Trichiana, Valdobbiadene.

Demographic evolution

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