Kastelbell-Tschars

Comune in Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol, Italy From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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.

CountryItaly
FrazioniKastelbell (Castelbello), Tschars (Ciardes), Freiberg (Montefranco), Galsaun (Colsano), Juval (Juvale), Latschinig (Lacinigo), Tomberg (Montefontana), Trumsberg (Montetrumes)
Demonym(s)German:Kastelbeller or Tscharscher
Italian: castelbellesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
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Kastelbell-Tschars is located in Italy
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Location of Kastelbell-Tschars in Italy
Kastelbell-Tschars is located in Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol
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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
[1]
 • Total
53.9 km2 (20.8 sq mi)
Population
 (Nov. 2010)[2]
 • Total
2,387
 • Density44.3/km2 (115/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
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Geography

As of 30 November 2010, it had a population of 2,387 and an area of 53.9 square kilometres (20.8 mi2).[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 2024 census, 98.18% of the population speak German, 1.77% Italian and 0.05% Ladin as first language.[5]

Demographic evolution

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