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.
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Comune | |
Gemeinde Kastelbell-Tschars Comune di Castelbello-Ciardes | |
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Coordinates: 46°38′N 10°54′E | |
Country | Italy |
Region | Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol |
Province | South Tyrol (BZ) |
Frazioni | Kastelbell (Castelbello), Tschars (Ciardes), Freiberg (Montefranco), Galsaun (Colsano), Juval (Juvale), Latschinig (Lacinigo), Tomberg (Montefontana), Trumsberg (Montetrumes) |
Government | |
• Mayor | Gustav Tappeiner |
Area | |
• Total | 53.9 km2 (20.8 sq mi) |
Population (Nov. 2010)[2] | |
• Total | 2,387 |
• Density | 44/km2 (110/sq mi) |
Demonym(s) | German:Kastelbeller or Tscharscher Italian: castelbellesi |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 39020 |
Dialing code | 0473 |
Website | Official website |
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.
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]
According to the 2011 census, 98.72% of the population speak German and 1.28% Italian as first language.[5]
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