Hundwil

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Coordinates: 47°22′N 9°19′E

Hundwil
Canton Appenzell Ausserrhoden
District n.a.
Coordinates  47°22′N 9°19′E
Population 1003   (January 2004)
Area 23.94 km²
Elevation 791 m
Postal code 9064
SFOS number 3002
Website www.hundwil.ch
Location on map of Switzerland
Hundwil

Hundwil is a municipality in the canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden in Switzerland. It has a population of 1,000 (2002). Hundwil was a capital of the former district Hinterland.

Hundwil lies on the road between Herisau and Appenzell.

A recreational destination is the Hundwiler Höhi 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.

[edit] Population

  • 1980: 943.
  • 2000: 1038.
  • 2004: 1003.