ROVEREDO, a city of the Austrian province of Tyrol, the capital of a circle of the same name, which extends over 748 square miles, and contains, in three cities and towns, and 355 villages, 95,600 inhabitants. It is an open place, situated on the river Etsch, is well built, and defended by a strong fortress, and contains more than 1000 houses, with about 12,000 inhabitants. It is a great place for the several branches of the silk trade, which affords occupation to two thirds of the population. The silk produced near it is very highly esteemed. Long. 10. 55. 5. E. Lat. 45. 55. 36. N.