Dornbirn (district) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Dornbirn
Bezirk Dornbirn
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| Country | Austria |
| State | Vorarlberg |
| Number of municipalities | 3 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 172.7 km2 (66.7 sq mi) |
| Population
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| • Total | 82,721 |
| • Density | 478.99/km2 (1,240.6/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
The Dornbirn District is a special area in Vorarlberg, Austria. It's like a county or region. This district covers about 172.7 square kilometers. In 2012, over 82,000 people called it home. The main office and center of the district is the city of Dornbirn.
Exploring the Dornbirn District
The Dornbirn District is made up of three main areas called municipalities. Think of them as local towns or cities. Two of these are official towns: Dornbirn and Hohenems. The third, Lustenau, is the biggest market town in all of Austria.
Towns in the District
The district includes two important towns:
Market Town
There is one very large market town:
Hohenems is quite special because it's the newest town in Vorarlberg to get its "town privileges." This happened in 1983. Getting town privileges means it was officially recognized as a town with certain rights.
See also
In Spanish: Distrito de Dornbirn para niños
