Hundwil

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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.

Population

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

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