Kastelbell-Tschars (German: [ˌkastl̩ˈbɛl ˈtʃaːɐ̯s]; Italian: Castelbello-Ciardes [kaˌstɛlˈbɛllo ˈtʃardes]) is a comune (municipality) in South Tyrol in northern Italy, located about 40 kilometres (25 mi) northwest of Bolzano.

Kastelbell-Tschars
Gemeinde Kastelbell-Tschars
Comune di Castelbello-Ciardes
Coat of arms of Kastelbell-Tschars
Location of Kastelbell-Tschars
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Kastelbell-Tschars is located in Italy
Kastelbell-Tschars
Kastelbell-Tschars
Location of Kastelbell-Tschars in Italy
Kastelbell-Tschars is located in Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol
Kastelbell-Tschars
Kastelbell-Tschars
Kastelbell-Tschars (Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol)
Coordinates: 46°38′N 10°54′E / 46.633°N 10.900°E / 46.633; 10.900
CountryItaly
RegionTrentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol
ProvinceSouth Tyrol (BZ)
FrazioniKastelbell (Castelbello), Tschars (Ciardes), Freiberg (Montefranco), Galsaun (Colsano), Juval (Juvale), Latschinig (Lacinigo), Tomberg (Montefontana), Trumsberg (Montetrumes)
Government
 • MayorGustav Tappeiner
Area
 • Total53.9 km2 (20.8 sq mi)
Population
 (Nov. 2010)[2]
 • Total2,387
 • Density44/km2 (110/sq mi)
Demonym(s)German:Kastelbeller or Tscharscher
Italian: castelbellesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
39020
Dialing code0473
WebsiteOfficial website

Geography

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As of 30 November 2010, it had a population of 2,387 and an area of 53.9 square kilometres (20.8 sq mi).[3]

Kastelbell-Tschars borders the following municipalities: Latsch, Naturns, Schnals and Ulten.

History

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Coat-of-arms

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The emblem is a gules mill wheel, with eight paddles, on argent background. It retakes the insignia of Counts Hendl owners of the castle from 1531 to 1949.[4]

Society

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Linguistic distribution

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According to the 2011 census, 98.72% of the population speak German and 1.28% Italian as first language.[5]

Demographic evolution

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References

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  1. ^ "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  2. ^ "Popolazione Residente al 1° Gennaio 2018". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  3. ^ All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
  4. ^ Heraldry of the World: Kastelbell-Tschars
  5. ^ "Volkszählung 2011/Censimento della popolazione 2011". astat info (38). Provincial Statistics Institute of the Autonomous Province of South Tyrol: 6–7. June 2012. Retrieved 2012-06-14.
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