Santa Cristina Gherdëina

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

• Samuel Barber (1910-1981) an American composer who had a chalet in Santa Cristina Gherdëina • 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 == See also ==