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Latsch (Italian: Laces) is a comune (municipality) in the province of South Tyrol in the Italian region Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol, located about 60 km (37 mi) northwest of the city of Trento and about 40 km (25 mi) northwest of the city of Bolzano.
As of 30 November 2010, it had a population of 5,156 and an area of 78.8 km2 (30 sq mi).
The municipality of Latsch contains the frazioni (subdivisions, mainly villages and hamlets) Goldrain (Coldrano), Morter, St. Martin am Kofel (San Martino al Monte) and Tarsch (Tarres)
Latsch (Laces) borders the following municipalities: Kastelbell-Tschars, Martell, Schnals, Schlanders, and Ulten.
The emblem represents a vert centered branch, with three roses of gules and or petal in the center. It is the sign of the Lords of Annenberg owners, from 1312 to 1695, of the castle. The coat of arms was granted in 1930.
According to the 2001 census, 97.32% of the population speak German, 2.61% Italian and 0.07% Ladin as first language.
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