| Riffian | |
| Official Name: | Gemeinde Riffian Comune di Rifiano |
| Coordinates: | 46.7°N 22°W |
| Region: | Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol |
| Province: | South Tyrol (BZ) |
| Frazioni: | Magdfeld, Vernuer (Vernurio) |
| Mayor Party: | SVP |
| Mayor: | Franz Pixner |
| Area Total Km2: | 35.8 |
| Population Total: | 1306 |
| Population As Of: | Nov. 2010 |
| Population Demonym: | German: Riffianer Italian: di Rifiano |
| Elevation M: | 504 |
| Postal Code: | 39010 |
| Area Code: | 0473 |
Riffian (pronounced as /de/; it|Rifiano pronounced as /it/) is a comune (municipality) and a village in South Tyrol in northern Italy, located about 25km (16miles) northwest of Bolzano.
As of 30 November 2010, it had a population of 1,306 and an area of 35.8km2.[1]
Riffian borders the following municipalities: Kuens, Moos in Passeier, St. Leonhard in Passeier, St. Martin in Passeier, Schenna, and Tirol.
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. The emblem was adopted in 1968.[2]
According to the 2011 census, 97.76% of the population speak German, 1.85% Italian and 0.39% Ladin as first language.[3]
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