Kaltern an der Weinstraße
| Kaltern an der Weinstraße | |
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| Comune | |
| Marktgemeinde Kaltern an der Weinstraße Comune di Caldaro sulla Strada del Vino | |
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General view of Kaltern's Marktplatz ("market square") | |
 The municipal area | |
  Kaltern an der Weinstraße Location of Kaltern an der Weinstraße in Italy | |
| Coordinates: 46°25′N 11°15′E / 46.417°N 11.250°ECoordinates: 46°25′N 11°15′E / 46.417°N 11.250°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol |
| Province / Metropolitan city | South Tyrol (BZ) |
| Frazioni | Altenburg (Castelvecchio), Oberplanitzing (Pianizza di Sopra), Unterplanitzing (Pianizza di Sotto), St. Josef am See (San Giuseppe al Lago), St. Anton/Pfuss (San Antonio/Pozzo), St. Nikolaus (San Nicoló) and Mitterdorf (Villa di Mezzo) |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Gertrud Benin Bernard (Südtiroler Volkspartei) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 47.9 km2 (18.5 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 425 m (1,394 ft) |
| Population (Nov. 2010) | |
| • Total | 7,592 |
| • Density | 160/km2 (410/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) |
German: Kalterer Italian: caldaresi |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
| Postal code | 39052 |
| Dialing code | 0471 |
| Website | Official website |
Kaltern an der Weinstraße (German pronunciation: [ˈkaltɐn an dɐ ˈvaɪ̯nˌʃtraˑsə]; Italian: Caldaro sulla Strada del Vino [kalˈdaːro ˈsulla ˈstraːda del ˈviːno]), often abbreviated to Kaltern or Caldaro, is a municipality in South Tyrol in northern Italy. It is about 12 kilometres (7 mi) southwest of the city of Bolzano.
Geography
As of 30 November 2010, it had a population of 7,592 and an area of 47.9 square kilometres (18.5 sq mi).[1]
It is famous for its lake, the Kalterer See, and wine (Kalterersee Auslese or Lago di Caldaro scelto). The cuisine combines Italian and Tyrolean styles. The nearby Dolomites area is known for its hiking and climbing routes.
Kaltern borders the following municipalities: Eppan, Neumarkt, Tramin, Vadena, Amblar, Cavareno, Ruffrè-Mendola, and Sarnonico (the last four municipalities belong to the Trentino).
Frazioni
The municipality of Kaltern contains the frazioni (subdivisions, mainly villages and hamlets) Altenburg (Castelvecchio), Oberplanitzing (Pianizza di Sopra), Unterplanitzing (Pianizza di Sotto), St. Josef am See (San Giuseppe al Lago), St. Anton/Pfuss (San Antonio/Pozzo), St. Nikolaus (San Nicoló) and Mitterdorf (Villa di Mezzo).
History
Coat-of-arms
The coat of arms, used by the end of the 16th century, is a copper kettle with a handle on argent background. [2]
Society
Linguistic distribution
According to the 2011 census, 92.61% of the population speak German, 7.03% Italian and 0.36% Ladin as first language.[3]
Demographic evolution
Twin towns — Sister cities
Kaltern an der Weinstraße is twinned with:
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Heppenheim, Germany (1971)
Notable residents
- Andreas Seppi, a tennis player
Picture gallery
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Panorama of Kaltern from the Penegal
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Kaltern, town center
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Kaltern, town center
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The Kalterer See (lake of Kaltern)
References
- ↑ All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
- ↑ Heraldry of the World: Kaltern
- ↑ "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.
External links
- (German) (Italian) Homepage of the municipality
Media related to Kaltern an der Weinstraße at Wikimedia Commons
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