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| region = [[Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol]]
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| province = [[South Tyrol]] (BZ)
| frazioni = Göflan (Covelano), Kortsch (Corces), Nördersberg (Montetramontana), Sonnenberg (Montemezzodì), Vetzan (Vezzano)
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'''Schlanders''' ({{IPA-de|ˈʃlandɐs}}; {{lang-it|Silandro}} {{IPA-it|siˈlandro|}}) is a ''[[comune]]'' (municipality) in [[South Tyrol]] in northern [[Italy]], located about {{convert|50|km|mi}} west of the city of [[Bolzano]].
'''Schlanders''' ({{IPA|de|ˈʃlandɐs}}; {{lang-it|Silandro}} {{IPA|it|siˈlandro|}}) is a ''[[comune]]'' (municipality) and a village in [[South Tyrol]] in northern [[Italy]], located about {{convert|50|km|mi}} west of the city of [[Bolzano]].


==Overview==
==Overview==
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Schlanders borders the following municipalities: [[Latsch]], [[Laas, South Tyrol|Laas]], [[Mals]], [[Martell, South Tyrol|Martell]], [[Schnals]].
Schlanders borders the following municipalities: [[Latsch]], [[Laas, South Tyrol|Laas]], [[Mals]], [[Martell, South Tyrol|Martell]], [[Schnals]].


Schlanders is well known because of its church tower, {{convert|92|m|ft}} high, which is also the highest in [[South Tyrol]]. Another attraction is the renovated castle, which now serves as a civic hall (including a public library).
Schlanders is well known for its church tower, {{convert|92|m|ft}} high, which is also the highest in [[South Tyrol]]. Another attraction is the renovated castle, which now serves as a civic hall (including a public library).


The locality was mentioned for the first time officially on 13 June 1077 in a deed of donation, where the [[Holy Roman Emperor]] [[Henry IV, Holy Roman Emperor|Henry IV.]] handed over the town to Altwin, the [[Bishop of Brixen]].{{Citation needed|date=September 2007}}
The locality was mentioned for the first time officially on 13 June 1077 in a deed of donation, where the [[Holy Roman Emperor]] [[Henry IV, Holy Roman Emperor|Henry IV.]] handed over the town to [[Altwin]], the [[Bishop of Brixen]].{{Citation needed|date=September 2007}}


==Society==
==Society==
===Linguistic distribution===
===Linguistic distribution===
According to the 2011 census, 94.66% of the population speak German, 5.19% Italian and 0.14% [[Ladin language|Ladin]] as first language.<ref>{{cite journal |date=June 2012 |title=Volkszählung 2011/Censimento della popolazione 2011 |journal=astat info |issue=38 |pages=6–7 |publisher=Provincial Statistics Institute of the Autonomous Province of South Tyrol|url=http://www.provinz.bz.it/astat/de/service/256.asp?news_action=300&news_image_id=563169 |accessdate=2012-06-14 }}</ref>
According to the 2011 census, 94.66% of the population speak German, 5.19% Italian and 0.14% [[Ladin language|Ladin]] as first language.<ref>{{cite journal |date=June 2012 |title=Volkszählung 2011/Censimento della popolazione 2011 |journal=astat info |issue=38 |pages=6–7 |publisher=Provincial Statistics Institute of the Autonomous Province of South Tyrol|url=http://www.provinz.bz.it/astat/de/service/256.asp?news_action=300&news_image_id=563169 |access-date=2012-06-14 }}</ref>

== Notable people ==
* [[Marian Tumler]] (1887–1987) an Austrian theologian and 62nd [[Grand Master of the Teutonic Order]] from 1948–1970
;Sport
* [[René Gusperti]] (born 1971) former swimmer, competed at the 1992 & [[1996 Summer Olympics]]
* [[Nicole Gius]] (born 1980) alpine skier, competed at the 2002 & [[2010 Winter Olympics]]
* [[Thomas Moriggl]] (born 1981) cross-country skier, competed at the [[2010 Winter Olympics]]
* [[Stefan Thanei]] (born 1981) freestyle skier, competed in the [[2018 Winter Olympics]]
* Barbara Moriggl (born 1982) cross-country skier and soldier
* [[Thomas Tragust]] (born 1986) ice-hockey [[goaltender]]
* [[Kevin Strobl]] (born 1997) badminton player


==Twin towns==
==Twin towns==
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==External links==
==External links==
{{Commonscat-inline|Schlanders}}
{{Commonscat-inline|Schlanders}}
* [http://www.gemeinde.schlanders.bz.it/ Official website] {{de icon}} {{it icon}}
* [http://www.gemeinde.schlanders.bz.it/ Official website] {{in lang|de|it}}


{{South Tyrol}}
{{South Tyrol}}

Revision as of 14:21, 20 August 2024

Schlanders
Comune
Gemeinde Schlanders
Comune di Silandro
Panorama of Schlanders
Panorama of Schlanders
Coat of arms of Schlanders
Coat of arms
Location of Schlanders
Map
Schlanders is located in Italy
Schlanders
Schlanders
Location of Schlanders in Italy
Schlanders is located in Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol
Schlanders
Schlanders
Schlanders (Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol)
Coordinates: 46°38′N 10°46′E / 46.633°N 10.767°E / 46.633; 10.767
CountryItaly
RegionTrentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol
ProvinceSouth Tyrol (BZ)
FrazioniGöflan (Covelano), Kortsch (Corzes), Nördersberg (Montetramontana), Sonnenberg (Montemezzodì), Vetzan (Vezzano)
Government
 • MayorDieter Pinggera (SVP)
Area
[1]
 • Total115 km2 (44 sq mi)
Elevation
720 m (2,360 ft)
Population
 (Nov. 2010[2])[3]
 • Total5,990
 • Density52/km2 (130/sq mi)
Demonym(s)German: Schlanderser
Italian: Silandresi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
39028
Dialing code0473
WebsiteOfficial website

Schlanders (German pronunciation: [ˈʃlandɐs]; Italian: Silandro [siˈlandro]) is a comune (municipality) and a village in South Tyrol in northern Italy, located about 50 kilometres (31 mi) west of the city of Bolzano.

Overview

Parish church in Schlanders.

Schlanders borders the following municipalities: Latsch, Laas, Mals, Martell, Schnals.

Schlanders is well known for its church tower, 92 metres (302 ft) high, which is also the highest in South Tyrol. Another attraction is the renovated castle, which now serves as a civic hall (including a public library).

The locality was mentioned for the first time officially on 13 June 1077 in a deed of donation, where the Holy Roman Emperor Henry IV. handed over the town to Altwin, the Bishop of Brixen.[citation needed]

Society

Linguistic distribution

According to the 2011 census, 94.66% of the population speak German, 5.19% Italian and 0.14% Ladin as first language.[4]

Notable people

Sport

Twin towns

References

  1. ^ "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  2. ^ All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
  3. ^ "Popolazione Residente al 1° Gennaio 2018". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  4. ^ "Volkszählung 2011/Censimento della popolazione 2011". astat info (38). Provincial Statistics Institute of the Autonomous Province of South Tyrol: 6–7. June 2012. Retrieved 2012-06-14.

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