Tscherms | |
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Gemeinde Tscherms Comune di Cermes | |
Coordinates: 46°38′N 11°9′E / 46.633°N 11.150°E | |
Country | Italy |
Region | Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol |
Province | South Tyrol (BZ) |
Government | |
• Mayor | Astrid Kuprian |
Area | |
• Total | 6.6 km2 (2.5 sq mi) |
Population (Dez. 2012)
[2] | |
• Total | 1,441 |
• Density | 220/km2 (570/sq mi) |
Demonym(s) | German: Tschermser Italian: cermesi |
Time zone | UTC+1 ( CET) |
• Summer ( DST) | UTC+2 ( CEST) |
Postal code | 39010 |
Dialing code | 0473 |
Website | Official website |
Tscherms (German pronunciation: [tʃɛrms]; Italian: Cermes [ˈtʃɛrmes]) is a comune (municipality) in South Tyrol in northern Italy, located about 20 kilometres (12 mi) northwest of Bolzano. Once part of the commune of Marling, Tscherms became a commune on its own in 1897. [3]
As of December 31 2012, it had a population of 1,441 and an area of 6.6 square kilometres (2.5 sq mi). [4]
Tscherms borders the following municipalities: Lana, Marling and Merano.
The emblem is a rampant fox on or background. It is the sign of the Lords of Fuchsberg owners of the village from 1427 to 1832. The arms was adopted in 1966. [5]
According to the 2011 census, 94.92% of the population speak German, 4.86% Italian and 0.23% Ladin as first language. [6]
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