Bildstein facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Bildstein
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 Bildstein
Location in Austria
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| Country | Austria | |
| State | Vorarlberg | |
| District | Bregenz | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 9.15 km2 (3.53 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 659 m (2,162 ft) | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| Postal code |
6858
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| Website | http://www.gemeinde-bildstein.at | |
Bildstein is a small town, also called a municipality, in the country of Austria. It is located in the Vorarlberg state, which is in the western part of Austria. Bildstein is part of the Bregenz district. It sits at an elevation of 659 meters (about 2,162 feet) above sea level.
People Living in Bildstein
The number of people living in Bildstein has changed over time. Here's a look at how the population has grown or shrunk through the years.
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1869 | 807 | — |
| 1880 | 773 | −4.2% |
| 1890 | 721 | −6.7% |
| 1900 | 682 | −5.4% |
| 1910 | 672 | −1.5% |
| 1923 | 552 | −17.9% |
| 1934 | 573 | +3.8% |
| 1939 | 572 | −0.2% |
| 1951 | 586 | +2.4% |
| 1961 | 580 | −1.0% |
| 1971 | 587 | +1.2% |
| 1981 | 693 | +18.1% |
| 1991 | 704 | +1.6% |
| 2001 | 732 | +4.0% |
| 2011 | 725 | −1.0% |
As of January 1, 2018, about 780 people lived in Bildstein. This makes it a small community. The total area of the municipality is about 9.15 square kilometers (3.53 square miles).
Local Government
Every town has a leader who helps run things. In Bildstein, the leader is called the Mayor. The current Mayor of Bildstein is Walter Moosbrugger. The Mayor helps make decisions for the town and its people.
See Also
You can learn more about Bildstein in Spanish here: Bildstein para niños
