Ruda, Friuli

Ruda (Friulian: Rude) is a comune (municipality) in the Regional decentralization entity of Udine in the Italian region of Friuli-Venezia Giulia, located about 40 kilometres (25 mi) northwest of Trieste and about 30 kilometres (19 mi) southeast of Udine.

Ruda Rude (Friulian)
Comune
Comune di Ruda
Coat of arms
Location of Ruda
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Coordinates: 45°50′N 13°24′E
Country	Italy
Region	Friuli-Venezia Giulia
Province	Udine (UD)
Frazioni	Alture, Armellino, Cortona Alta, La Fredda, Mortesins, Perteole, Saciletto, San Nicolò
Government
• Mayor	Franco Lenarduzzi
Area [1]
• Total	19.46 km2 (7.51 sq mi)
Elevation	12 m (39 ft)
Population  (1 January 2021)[2]
• Total	2,836
• Density	150/km2 (380/sq mi)
Demonym	Rudese(i)
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code	33050
Dialing code	0431
Patron saint	St. Stephen
Saint day	December 26
Website	Official website

Ruda borders the following municipalities: Aiello del Friuli, Campolongo al Torre, Cervignano del Friuli, Fiumicello Villa Vicentina, San Pier d'Isonzo, Turriaco, Villesse.

Ruda was the birthplace of footballer Tarcisio Burgnich.