Hundwil
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Hundwil | |
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Canton | Appenzell Ausserrhoden |
District | n.a. |
Coordinates | |
Population | 1003 (January 2004) |
Area | 23.94 km² |
Elevation | 791 m |
Postal code | 9064 |
SFOS number | 3002 |
Website | www.hundwil.ch |
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.