Cavareno

Cavareno, Trentino, Italia
Comune di Cavareno
Location of Cavareno, Trentino, Italia
Cavareno, Trentino, Italia
Location of Cavareno, Trentino, Italia in Italy
Cavareno, Trentino, Italia
Cavareno, Trentino, Italia (Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol)
Coordinates: 46°25′N 11°8′E / 46.417°N 11.133°E / 46.417; 11.133
CountryItaly
RegionTrentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol
ProvinceTrentino (TN)
Government
  MayorMatteo Pancheri
Area
  Total
9.7 km2 (3.7 sq mi)
Elevation
973 m (3,192 ft)
Population
 (Dec. 2004)
  Total
940
  Density97/km2 (250/sq mi)
DemonymCavarenesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
38011
Dialing code0463
Patron saintSanta Maria Maddalena
Saint day22 July
WebsiteOfficial website

Cavareno (Ciavarén in local dialect) is a comune (municipality) in Trentino in the northern Italian region Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol, located about 50 kilometres (31 mi) north of Trento. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 940 and an area of 9.7 square kilometres (3.7 sq mi).

Cavareno borders the following municipalities: Amblar, Romeno, Ruffré-Mendola, Sarnonico, and Kaltern.

The village is situated on a high plateau at an elevation of 1,000 meters above sea level, surrounded by meadows and woods. Cavareno is a popular holiday destination.

The history of the village began with a Rhaeto-Romanic settlement under the Bishop's rule, followed by Austro-Hungarian rule.

Every August, the village celebrates the "Festa della Regola," also known as the "Charte della Regola," with sporting activities.