Santa Cristina Gherdëina

Geography

As of 31 December 2010, it had a population of 1,900 and an area of 31.82 km2.

The municipality of Santa Cristina borders the following municipalities: Campitello di Fassa, Kastelruth, Villnöß, Urtijëi, San Martin de Tor and Sëlva.

History

Coat of arms

The escutcheon is argent and gules party per fess: the upper part is represented a deer. It is the family Coat of Arms of Primus von Dosses, which has since 1636, near the church of St. Cristina, organized a refectory for the poor. The emblem was adopted in 1969.

Society

Linguistic distribution

According to the 2024 census, 87.79% of the population speak Ladin, 6.85% Italian and 5.36% German as first language.

Demographic evolution

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Culture and traditions

Santa Cristina cultural and community life include a town band, active since 1856, and a choir that has been performing since 1972. Various musical associations contribute to the preservation of folk music, playing a role in the cultural landscape of Santa Cristina. They organize many festivals throughout the year, bringing together locals and visitors for celebrations.

Notable people

• Vincenzo Demetz (1911-1990) an Italian cross-country skier who competed in the 1936 Winter Olympics
• Inge Senoner (born 1940) an Italian alpine skier, competed in two events at the 1964 Winter Olympics
• Giustina Demetz (born 1941) an Italian former alpine skier, competed at the 1964 and 1968 Winter Olympics
• Giuseppe Ploner (born 1959) former Italian cross-country skier
• Michela Ponza (born 1979) retired Italian professional biathlete, lives in Santa Cristina Gherdëina
• Simona Senoner (June 13, 1993 – January 7, 2011) an Italian cross-country racer and ski jumper, lived in Santa Cristina Gherdëina

References

References

1. "Gemeinde St. Christina in Gröden - Gemeinde / Zahlen und Fakten". Gemeinde.stchristina.bz.it.
2. All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute [[National Institute of Statistics (Italy). Istat]].
3. "Stemma Comune di SANKT CHRISTINA IN GRÖDEN". Ngw.nl.
4. (December 2024). "Ergebnisse Sprachgruppenzählung 2024/Risultati Censimento linguistico 2024". Provincial Statistics Institute of the Autonomous Province of South Tyrol.
5. "S. Cristina".