Triesenberg

Introduction

Municipality in Oberland, LiechtensteinTriesenbergMunicipalityPanoramic viewTown hall & St Joseph Parish ChurchMalbunChapel St. Wendelin & Martin in StegWangerberg FlagCoat of armsTriesenberg and its exclave in LiechtensteinInteractive map of TriesenbergCoordinates: 47°7′5″N 9°32′36″E / 47.11806°N 9.54333°E / 47.11806; 9.54333Country LiechtensteinElectoral districtOberlandVillagesGaflei, Malbun, Masescha, Rotenboden, Silum, Steg, Sücka, WangerbergGovernment • MayorChristoph Beck (VU)Area • Total29.69 km2 (11.46 sq mi)Elevation884 m (2,900 ft)Population (31 December 2018) • Total2,636 • Density88.78/km2 (229.9/sq mi)Time zoneUTC+1 (CET) • Summer (DST)CESTPostal code9497Area code7004ISO 3166 codeLI-10Websitewww.triesenberg.li Triesenberg (Swiss Standard German pronunciation: [ˈtriːzn̩ˌbɛrɡ] ⓘ) is a municipality in Liechtenstein with a population of 2,636. Its area of 29.69 square kilometres (11.46 sq mi) makes it the largest municipality in Liechtenstein. The center of the municipality rests at an elevation of 884–1,000 metres (2,900–3,281 ft).

History

[edit] Triesenberg was first mentioned in 1378 as "Trisnerberg" (and was called "Triesnerberg" until "Triesenberg" became the official spelling in the 20th century). Triesenberg is noted for its distinct dialect, dating from the influence of Walser migrants in the Middle Ages, who arrived in the region early in the 14th century. This dialect is actively promoted by the municipality. The existence of this dialect is one evidence of remarkable linguistic diversity within the small Principality, as it is spoken alongside the Standard German and Alemannic dialect common to the country.

Politics

[edit] Last election[edit] Further information: 2023 Liechtenstein local electionsPartyVotes%Seats+/–Patriotic Union7,27154.8850Progressive Citizens' Party5,24039.555+1Free List7395.580-1Total13,250100.00100Valid votes1,32594.91Invalid votes392.79Blank votes322.29Total votes1,396100.00Registered voters/turnout1,68382.95Source: Gemeindewahlen

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