Ratschings
| Ratschings | |
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| Comune | |
| Gemeinde Ratschings Comune di Racines |
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 Ratschings
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| Coordinates: 46°53′N 11°24′E / 46.883°N 11.400°ECoordinates: 46°53′N 11°24′E / 46.883°N 11.400°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol |
| Province / Metropolitan city | South Tyrol (BZ) |
| Frazioni | Außerratschings, Innerratschings, Gasteig (Casateia), Mareit (Mareta), Ridnaun (Ridanna), Telfes (Telves), Jaufental (Valgiovo) |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Sebastian Helfer (SVP) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 203.6 km2 (78.6 sq mi) |
| Population (Nov. 2010) | |
| • Total | 4,363 |
| • Density | 21/km2 (56/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | German: Ratschingser Italian: di Racines |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
| Postal code | 39040 |
| Dialing code | 0472 |
| Website | Official website |
Ratschings (German pronunciation: [raˈtʃɪŋs]; Italian: Racines [raˈtʃiːnes]) is a comune (municipality) in South Tyrol in northern Italy, located about 45 kilometres (28 mi) north of the city of Bolzano, on the border with Austria.
As of 30 November 2010, it had a population of 4,363 and an area of 203.6 square kilometres (78.6 sq mi).
Ratschings borders the following municipalities: Brenner, Freienfeld, Moos in Passeier, St. Leonhard in Passeier, Sarntal, Sterzing, Neustift im Stubaital (Austria) and Sölden (Austria).
The municipality of Ratschings contains the frazioni (subdivisions, mainly villages and hamlets) Außerratschings, Innerratschings, Gasteig (Casateia), Mareit (Mareta), Ridnaun (Ridanna), Telfes (Telves), and Jaufental (Valgiovo).
The emblem show a rampant argent wolf on azure. The arms is similar to that of Wolf von Mareit, but with the opposite colors. The emblem was adopted in 1969.
According to the 2011 census, 97.77% of the population speak German, 2.14% Italian and 0.10% Ladin as first language.
Ratschings, panorama from between Gasteig and Kalch
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