Riffian (German pronunciation: [ˈrɪfɪan]; Italian:
Rifiano [riˈfjaːno]) is a
comune (municipality) and a village in South Tyrol in northern Italy, located about 25 kilometres (16 mi) northwest of
Bolzano 
.
Geography
As of 30 November 2010, it had a population of 1,306 and an area of 35.8 square kilometres (13.8 sq mi).
Riffian borders the following municipalities:
Kuens 
,
Moos in Passeier 
, St. Leonhard in Passeier, St. Martin in Passeier,
Schenna 
, and Tirol.
Frazioni
The municipality contains the frazioni (subdivisions, mainly villages and hamlets) Magdfeld and Vernuer (Vernurio).