Wolfhalden

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Coordinates: 47°27′N 9°33′E

Wolfhalden
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Canton Appenzell Ausserrhoden
District n.a.
Coordinates  47°27′N 9°33′E
Population 1717   (January 2004)
Area 6.94 km²
Elevation 716 m
Postal code 9427
SFOS number 3038
Website www.wolfhalden.ch
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Wolfhalden

Wolfhalden is a municipality in the canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden in Switzerland. It has a population of 1,700 (2002). The area of Wolfhalden is 7 km².

Around 1650 Heiden and Wolfhalden could not agree about the control over the church. This led to the creation of a church in each village in 1652, making them independent.

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