Latsch

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Latsch
Comune
Gemeinde Latsch
Comune di Laces

Latsch
Latsch

Location of Latsch in Italy

Coordinates: 46°37′N 10°52′E / 46.617°N 10.867°E / 46.617; 10.867Coordinates: 46°37′N 10°52′E / 46.617°N 10.867°E / 46.617; 10.867
Country Italy
Region Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol
Province / Metropolitan city South Tyrol (BZ)
Frazioni Goldrain (Coldrano), Morter, St. Martin am Kofel (San Martino al Monte), Tarsch (Tarres)
Government
  Mayor Helmut Fischer
Area
  Total 78.8 km2 (30.4 sq mi)
Population (Nov. 2010)
  Total 5,156
  Density 65/km2 (170/sq mi)
Demonym(s) German:Latscher
Italian: lacesini
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
  Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 39021
Dialing code 0473
Website Official website

Latsch (German pronunciation: [latʃ]; Italian: Laces [ˈlaːtʃes]) is a comune (municipality) in the province of South Tyrol in northern Italy, located about 40 kilometres (25 mi) northwest of the city of Bolzano.

Geography

As of 30 November 2010, it had a population of 5,156 and an area of 78.8 square kilometres (30.4 sq mi).[1]

Latsch (Laces) borders the following municipalities: Kastelbell-Tschars, Martell, Schnals, Schlanders, and Ulten.

Frazioni

The municipality of Latsch contains the frazioni (subdivisions, mainly villages and hamlets) Goldrain (Coldrano), Morter, St. Martin am Kofel (San Martino al Monte) and Tarsch (Tarres)

History

Coat-of-arms

The emblem represents a vert centered branch, with three roses of gules and or petal in the center. It is the sign of the Lords of Annenberg owners, from 1312 to 1695, of the castle. The coat of arms was granted in 1930.[2]

Society

Linguistic distribution

According to the 2011 census, 97.99% of the population speak German, 1.97% Italian and 0.04% Ladin as first language.[3]

Demographic evolution

References

  1. All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
  2. Heraldry of the World: Latsch
  3. "Volkszählung 2011/Censimento della popolazione 2011". astat info. Provincial Statistics Institute of the Autonomous Province of South Tyrol (38): 6–7. June 2012. Retrieved 2012-06-14.

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