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| Country | Switzerland |
| Canton | Appenzell Ausserrhoden |
| District | n.a. |
| Coordinates | 47°22′N 9°19′E / 47.367°N 9.317°ECoordinates: 47°22′N 9°19′E / 47.367°N 9.317°E |
| Population | 1,003 (January 2004[update]) |
| - Density | 42 /km2 (109 /sq mi) |
| Area | 23.94 km2 (9.24 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 791 m (2,595 ft) |
| Postal code | 9064 |
| SFOS number | 3002 |
| Surrounded by | Gonten (AI), Herisau, Nesslau-Krummenau (SG), Schlatt-Haslen (AI), Schwende (AI), Stein, Urnäsch, Waldstatt, Wildhaus (SG) |
| Website | www.hundwil.ch SFSO statistics |
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Hundwil is a municipality in the canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden in Switzerland.
Hundwil was a capital of the former district Hinterland. It lies on the road between Herisau and Appenzell. The Landsgemeinde square and the Kronenplatz, as well as the Protestant church are listed as heritage sites of national significance.[1]
The Hundwiler Höhi is a recreational destination at 1305 metres. The most well-known and highest mountain in the area is Säntis (2502 m), which is shared with neighbouring municipalities. The valley station Schwägalp also belongs to the extended Hundwil municipality.
Population
- 1980: 943.
- 2000: 1038.
- 2004: 1003.
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