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Fügen
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Coat of arms of Fügen
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Location within Tyrol
Fügen is located in Austria
Fügen
Fügen
Location in Austria
Country Austria
State Tyrol
District Schwaz
Area
 • Total 6.64 km2 (2.56 sq mi)
Elevation
545 m (1,788 ft)
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
6263
Area code 05288
Vehicle registration SZ
Website www.fuegen.at

Fügen is a small town, also called a municipality, located in the beautiful country of Austria. It is found in the Tyrol region, which is known for its amazing mountains and valleys. Fügen is part of the Schwaz area.

About Fügen

Fügen is a charming municipality in the western part of Austria. It is a place where people live, work, and go to school. A municipality is like a local government area, similar to a town or a small city. It has its own mayor and local rules.

Where is Fügen Located?

Fügen is nestled in the Ziller Valley (Zillertal) in Tyrol. This valley is famous for its stunning natural beauty. The town is about 545 meters (about 1,788 feet) above sea level. This means it's quite high up in the mountains!

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A map showing Fügen's location within Tyrol, Austria.

The coordinates for Fügen are 47°21′00″N and 11°50′00″E. These numbers help us find its exact spot on a map. It is located in the Schwaz district, which is one of the areas that make up the state of Tyrol.

What is a Municipality?

A municipality is a self-governing area. It has its own local government that takes care of things like roads, schools, and public services. In Fügen, the leader of the municipality is called the Mayor. The current Mayor of Fügen is Dominik Mainusch. He works to make Fügen a great place for everyone who lives there.

Facts and Figures About Fügen

Fügen covers an area of about 6.64 square kilometers. This is roughly 2.5 square miles. In 2018, the total number of people living in Fügen was recorded. This number changes over time as people move in and out, or as families grow.

The town uses the postal code 6263 for mail. If you wanted to call someone in Fügen, the area code is 05288. Like most of Europe, Fügen uses Central European Time (CET) in winter and Central European Summer Time (CEST) during the warmer months.

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