Kiens
| Kiens | |
|---|---|
| Comune | |
| Gemeinde Kiens Comune di Chienes | |
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  Kiens Location of Kiens in Italy | |
| Coordinates: 46°49′N 11°50′E / 46.817°N 11.833°ECoordinates: 46°49′N 11°50′E / 46.817°N 11.833°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol |
| Province / Metropolitan city | South Tyrol (BZ) |
| Frazioni | Ehrenburg (Casteldarne), Getzenberg (Monghezzo), Hofern (Corti), St. Sigmund (San Sigismondo) |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Andreas Falkensteiner |
| Area | |
| • Total | 33.9 km2 (13.1 sq mi) |
| Population (Nov. 2010) | |
| • Total | 2,726 |
| • Density | 80/km2 (210/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) |
German: Kienser Italian: di Chienes |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
| Postal code | 39030 |
| Dialing code | 0474 |
| Website | Official website |
Kiens (German pronunciation: [ˈkiɛns]; Italian: Chienes [ˈkjɛːnes]) is a comune (municipality) in South Tyrol in northern Italy, located about 50 kilometres (31 mi) northeast of Bolzano.
Geography
As of 30 November 2010, it had a population of 2,726 and an area of 33.9 square kilometres (13.1 sq mi).[1]
Kiens borders the following municipalities: Pfalzen, Rodeneck, St. Lorenzen, Mühlwald, Terenten and Vintl.
Frazioni
The municipality of Kiens contains the frazioni (subdivisions, mainly villages and hamlets) Ehrenburg (Casteldarne), Getzenberg (Monghezzo), Hofern (Corti) and St. Sigmund (San Sigismondo).
History
Coat-of-arms
The emblem is based on that of the family Schöneck; on gules a curved pile argent. In the right corner take place a five-pointed argent star, symbolizing the five villages in the municipality. The emblem was adopted in 1961.[2]
Society
Linguistic distribution
According to the 2011 census, 96.73% of the population speak German, 2.32% Italian and 0.95% Ladin as first language.[3]
Demographic evolution
Demographic evolution[4]
St. Sigmund
St. Sigmund is a frazione of Kiens, its origins date back to 1050, when first it was called Burin and after Peuren, in 1317.
The town is located where the valley widens into a large flat area, for that reason it enjoys excellent weather conditions throughout the year.
From an architectural point of view, the buildings in the area are based on original South Tyrolean farmsteads style. Especially is notable the parish church (1449–89), where is present the oldest and best preserved altar in Tyrol, dated around 1430. Another point of interest is the Church of Our Lady (German: Stöcklkapelle) dating back to 1621 and built in Baroque style. Behind the railway station, in the river Rienz, there are the Ilistra thermal baths (German: Ilstern), which once featured facilities for cures. Also in this area is the church of St. Ulrich that dates back to 1491 and is well preserved.
References
- ↑ Overall demographics and other statistics: Italian National Institute of Statistics (ISTAT).
- ↑ Heraldry of the World: Kiens
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ Data from the Municipality of Kiens.
External links
- Official website of the municipality (in German and Italian)
- Official website of the frazione of St. Sigmund.
Media related to Kiens at Wikimedia Commons
