# Sankt Vith

> city in Belgium

**Wikidata**: [Q21764698](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q21764698)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/sankt-vith-q21764698

## Summary
Sankt Vith is a city located in Belgium. It is classified as a large human settlement and is also known by the alias Saint Vith.

## Key Facts
- **Classification:** Sankt Vith is an instance of a city, defined as a large human settlement.
- **Location:** The city is situated in Belgium.
- **Coordinates:** It is located at latitude 50.279713888889 and longitude 6.1275361111111.
- **Aliases:** The city is also known as Saint Vith.
- **Identifiers:** The entity has a Geonames ID of 2787315 and a GNS Unique Feature ID of -1969132.
- **Wikipedia Presence:** The city has a Wikipedia presence in the Cebuano (ceb) language with a sitelink count of 1.
- **Administrative Status:** The city serves as the capital of Sankt Vith and is located within the administrative entity of Sankt Vith.
- **SNARC ID:** The city is associated with the SNARC ID "Marquess of Beixiang."

## FAQs
**What is the geographical location of Sankt Vith?**
Sankt Vith is located in Belgium at the coordinates 50.279713888889 latitude and 6.1275361111111 longitude. It serves as the capital of the Sankt Vith administrative entity.

**What identifiers are associated with Sankt Vith?**
The city is identified by the Geonames ID 2787315 and the GNS Unique Feature ID -1969132. It also holds the SNARC ID "Marquess of Beixiang."

**Under what names or classifications is Sankt Vith known?**
The city is classified as a "city" (a large human settlement) and is alternatively known by the alias Saint Vith.

## Why It Matters
Sankt Vith functions as a distinct administrative center, serving as both the capital of and the entity located within the Sankt Vith region. Its classification as a "large human settlement" underscores its role as a significant population center within Belgium. The availability of multiple unique identifiers, such as the Geonames ID and GNS Unique Feature ID, facilitates its precise recognition in geographical and academic databases.

## Notable For
- Serving as the capital of the Sankt Vith administrative entity.
- Being recognized as a large human settlement in Belgium.
- Possessing a unique SNARC ID: "Marquess of Beixiang."
- Having a specific Wikipedia presence in the Cebuano language.

## Body
### Geography and Administration
Sankt Vith is geographically positioned in Belgium with precise coordinates at latitude 50.279713888889 and longitude 6.1275361111111. Administratively, the city holds a dual status: it is the capital of Sankt Vith and is also located within the Sankt Vith entity. This structure defines its role as a central hub within the local region.

### Classification and Definitions
The entity is explicitly classified as an instance of a "city." This classification is further elaborated by its definition as a "large human settlement," a categorization supported by a sitelink count of 252 in related knowledge contexts. Additionally, the city is known by the alias "Saint Vith."

### Identifiers and References
Sankt Vith is tracked through several unique identifiers across different systems. It holds the Geonames ID 2787315, a reference supported by the source {'P143': 'Q169514'}. Furthermore, it possesses a GNS Unique Feature ID of -1969132. The city's presence in Belgium is verified by references including {'P248': 'Q1194038', 'P2326': '-1969132', 'publication_date': '2018-06-11'}. A distinct identifier, the SNARC ID, is listed as "Marquess of Beixiang."

### Digital Presence
The city's digital footprint includes a presence on Wikipedia, specifically within the Cebuano (ceb) language edition. The specific sitelink count for the entity itself is recorded as 1. The Wikidata description for the entity is "city in Belgium."

## References

1. GEOnet Names Server. 2018