Düns facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Düns
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 Düns
Location in Austria
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| Country | Austria | |
| State | Vorarlberg | |
| District | Feldkirch | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 3.46 km2 (1.34 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 753 m (2,470 ft) | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| Postal code |
6822
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| Area code | 05524 | |
| Vehicle registration | FK | |
| Website | www.duens.at | |
Düns is a small and charming municipality located in the district of Feldkirch. This district is part of the Austrian state of Vorarlberg. Düns is a lovely place in the western part of Austria. It is known for its beautiful natural surroundings.
Understanding Düns
Düns is a municipality, which is like a small town or village with its own local government. It manages local services for the people living there. The mayor of Düns is Gerold Mähr. He helps lead the community.
Where is Düns located?
Düns is in the state of Vorarlberg. This state is in the very west of Austria. It shares borders with Germany, Switzerland, and Liechtenstein. Düns is nestled among the Bregenz Forest Mountains. This means it's surrounded by lovely hills and forests. The area is great for outdoor activities.
How big is Düns?
The total area of Düns is about 3.46 square kilometers. This makes it a relatively small place. It is located at an elevation of 753 meters above sea level. This high location often means beautiful views.
Population of Düns
The number of people living in Düns has changed over time. Knowing the population helps us understand how a community grows or shrinks.
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1869 | 235 | — |
| 1880 | 206 | −12.3% |
| 1890 | 212 | +2.9% |
| 1900 | 187 | −11.8% |
| 1910 | 188 | +0.5% |
| 1923 | 214 | +13.8% |
| 1934 | 253 | +18.2% |
| 1939 | 250 | −1.2% |
| 1951 | 259 | +3.6% |
| 1961 | 224 | −13.5% |
| 1971 | 255 | +13.8% |
| 1981 | 295 | +15.7% |
| 1991 | 347 | +17.6% |
| 2001 | 385 | +11.0% |
| 2011 | 382 | −0.8% |
As of January 1, 2018, the population of Düns was around 400 people. You can see from the table that the population has slowly grown over many years. This shows that Düns remains a small but stable community.
See also
In Spanish: Düns para niños
