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Herisau
Cities in Switzerland
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Herissau is a city in north-eastern Switzerland and the capital of the semi-canton of Outer Appenzell.
- Chinese name
- Herisau
- Subordinate region
- Northeast Switzerland
- Geographical position
- River Grater, southwest of St. Gallen
- Population number
- 14,000 (1980)
Located on the River Grater, southwest of St. Gallen. It has a population of 14,000 (1980) and speaks German. Industries include cotton textile, paper making, wood, glass and metal ware. It is the center of the cattle industry. A railway hub. Regional tourism center, health resort. There is the historic St. Lawrence Church (built in the 14th century, rebuilt in the 16th century) and the ruined fort.
