Hundwil

Infobox Swiss town
subject_name = Hundwil
municipality_name = Hundwil
municipality_type = municipality
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languages = German
canton = Appenzell Ausserrhoden
iso-code-region = CH-AR
district = n.a.
lat_d=47|lat_m=22|lat_NS=N|long_d=9|long_m=19|long_EW=E
postal_code = 9064
municipality_code = 3002
area = 23.94
elevation = 791|elevation_description=
population = 1003|populationof = January 2004 | popofyear = 2004
website = www.hundwil.ch
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neighboring_municipalities= Gonten (AI), Herisau, Nesslau-Krummenau (SG), Schlatt-Haslen (AI), Schwende (AI), Stein, Urnäsch, Waldstatt, Wildhaus (SG)
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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. [Swiss inventory of cultural property of national and regional significance (1995), p. 55.]

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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