Schlanders
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| Comune di Silandro Gemeinde Schlanders |
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 Municipal coat of arms |
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| Country |  Italy |
| Region | Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol |
| Province | Bolzano-Bozen (BZ) |
| Mayor | Johann Wallnöfer |
| Elevation | 720 m (2,362 ft) |
| Area | 115 km² (44 sq mi) |
| Population (as of Dec. 2006) | |
| - Total | 5,928 |
| - Density | 52/km² (135/sq mi) |
| Time zone | CET, UTC+1 |
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| Gentilic | Italian: silandresi German: Schlanderser |
| Dialing code | 0473 |
| Postal code | 39028 |
| Frazioni | Göflan (Covelano), Kortsch (Corces), Nördersberg (Montetramontana), Sonnenberg (Montemezzodì), Vetzan (Vezzano) |
| Website: www.comune.silandro.bz.it | |
Schlanders (Silandro) (Italian: Silandro; German: Schlanders; Archaic: Slaranusa, Slanderes) is a comune (municipality) in the province of Bolzano-Bozen in the Italian region Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol, located about 70 km northwest of the city of Trento and about 50 km west of the city of Bolzano (de. Bozen). As of 31 December 2006, it had a population of 5,928 and an area of 115 km².[1]
The municipality of Schlanders (Silandro) contains the frazioni (subdivisions, mainly villages and hamlets) Göflan (Covelano), Kortsch (Corces), Nördersberg (Montetramontana), Sonnenberg (Montemezzodì), and Vetzan (Vezzano).
Schlanders (Silandro) borders the following municipalities: Latsch (Laces), Laas (Lasa), Mals (Malles Venosta), Martell (Martello), Schnals (Senales).
Schlanders (Silandro) is well-known because of its church tower (92 meters), which is also the highest in Bolzano-Bozen. 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 Heinrich IV. handed over the town to Altwin, the Bishop of Brixen.[citation needed]
[edit] Demographic evolution
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[edit] External links
- (Italian) (German) Homepage of the city
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