Kastelbell-Tschars

Kastelbell-Tschars (German pronunciation: [ˌkastəlˈbɛl-tʃaˑrs]; 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
Location of Kastelbell-Tschars
Kastelbell-Tschars
Location of Kastelbell-Tschars in Italy
Kastelbell-Tschars
Kastelbell-Tschars (Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol)
Coordinates: 46°38′N 10°54′E
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

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

Coat-of-arms

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

Linguistic distribution

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

  1. "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  2. "Popolazione Residente al 1° Gennaio 2018". Istat. 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. Provincial Statistics Institute of the Autonomous Province of South Tyrol (38): 6–7. June 2012. Retrieved 2012-06-14.

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