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Hundwil
Country Switzerland
Canton Appenzell Ausserrhoden
District n.a.
Coordinates 47°22′N 9°19′E / 47.367°N 9.317°E / 47.367; 9.317Coordinates: 47°22′N 9°19′E / 47.367°N 9.317°E / 47.367; 9.317
Population 1,003 (January 2004)
  - 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
Hundwil is located in Switzerland
Hundwil
Hundwil

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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