Kastelbell-Tschars | ||
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Comune | ||
Gemeinde Kastelbell-Tschars Comune di Castelbello-Ciardes |
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Location of Kastelbell-Tschars in Italy | ||
Coordinates: 46°38′N 10°54′E / 46.633°N 10.900°ECoordinates: 46°38′N 10°54′E / 46.633°N 10.900°E | ||
Country | Italy | |
Region | Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol | |
Province / Metropolitan city | 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) | ||
• Total | 2,387 | |
• Density | 44/km2 (110/sq mi) | |
Demonym(s) | German:Kastelbeller or Tscharscher Italian: castelbellesi |
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Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | |
• Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | |
Postal code | 39020 | |
Dialing code | 0473 | |
Website | Official website |
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.
As of 30 November 2010, it had a population of 2,387 and an area of 53.9 square kilometres (20.8 sq mi).
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.
According to the 2011 census, 98.72% of the population speak German and 1.28% Italian as first language.