Tscherms (German pronunciation: [tʃɛrms]; Italian: Cermes [ˈtʃɛrmes]) is a comune (municipality) in South Tyrol in northern Italy, located about 20 kilometres (12 mi) northwest of Bolzano. Once part of the commune of Marling, Tscherms became a commune on its own in 1897.[3]
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Comune | |
| Gemeinde Tscherms Comune di Cermes | |
Lebenberg Castle | |
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| Coordinates: 46°38′N 11°9′E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol |
| Province | South Tyrol (BZ) |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Astrid Kuprian |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.6 km2 (2.5 sq mi) |
| Population (Dez. 2012)[2] | |
| • Total | 1,441 |
| • Density | 220/km2 (570/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | German: Tschermser Italian: cermesi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 39010 |
| Dialing code | 0473 |
| Website | Official website |
As of December 31 2012, it had a population of 1,441 and an area of 6.6 square kilometres (2.5 sq mi).[4]
Tscherms borders the following municipalities: Lana, Marling and Merano.
The emblem is a rampant fox on or background. It is the sign of the Lords of Fuchsberg owners of the village from 1427 to 1832. The arms was adopted in 1966.[5]
According to the 2011 census, 94.92% of the population speak German, 4.86% Italian and 0.23% Ladin as first language.[6]

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