Malè

Malé (German: Maleit or Freienthurn) is a comune (municipality) in Trentino in the northern Italian region Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol, located about 35 kilometres (22 mi) northwest of the provincial capital Trento. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 2,142 and an area of 26.2 square kilometres (10.1 sq mi). The municipality of Malé contains the frazioni (subdivisions, mainly villages and hamlets) Magras, Arnago, Bolentina, Montes, Pondasio and Molini. Malé borders the following municipalities: Rabbi, Terzolas, Croviana and Monclassico. The economy of Malé is based mainly on tourism, handcraft (typically wooden products), and farming (typically producing apples, cheese and cold cuts). The Trento-Malè-Marilleva railway connects the comune to Trento. Near Malè is the Stelvio National Park, the biggest natural National Park in Italy and the Brenta group a UNESCO World heritage site. From 15th to 22 June 2008 Malè was the venue of the mountain bike trials competitions of the UCI Mountain Bike & Trials World Championships "Val di Sole 2008". The sections were set up (for the first time in the history of the Worlds) in the town squares, creating a unique charm and a very appreciated show. Demographic evolution References ^ All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat. External links (Italian) Homepage of the municipality