Fraxern facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Fraxern
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 Fraxern
Location in Austria
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| Country | Austria | |
| State | Vorarlberg | |
| District | Feldkirch | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 8.87 km2 (3.42 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 817 m (2,680 ft) | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| Postal code |
6833
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| Website | http://www.tisvover.at/fraxern/ | |
Fraxern is a small town, also known as a municipality, in Austria. It is found in the Feldkirch area, which is part of the state of Vorarlberg.
This lovely place is nestled in the mountains near Feldkirch. It sits quite high up, at about 817 meters (2,680 feet) above sea level. A big part of Fraxern, about 54.6%, is covered by forests. Another 26.7% is open meadows.
People first wrote about Fraxern way back in 1127. Back then, it was called 'Fraxnara,' which means 'ash.' This name likely came from the ash trees common in the area.
Fraxern is well-known for its delicious cherries. They even make a special cherry drink called schnaps there!
Fraxern's Population Over Time
The number of people living in Fraxern has changed a lot over the years. In 1869, there were 341 residents. By 2015, the population had grown to 687 people. This shows that more and more people have chosen to live in this beautiful mountain town.
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1869 | 341 | — |
| 1880 | 367 | +7.6% |
| 1890 | 356 | −3.0% |
| 1900 | 373 | +4.8% |
| 1910 | 400 | +7.2% |
| 1923 | 413 | +3.2% |
| 1934 | 411 | −0.5% |
| 1939 | 394 | −4.1% |
| 1951 | 430 | +9.1% |
| 1961 | 473 | +10.0% |
| 1971 | 484 | +2.3% |
| 1981 | 519 | +7.2% |
| 1991 | 592 | +14.1% |
| 2001 | 659 | +11.3% |
| 2011 | 674 | +2.3% |
| 2012 | 671 | −0.4% |
| 2013 | 660 | −1.6% |
| 2014 | 656 | −0.6% |
| 2015 | 687 | +4.7% |
See also
In Spanish: Fraxern para niños
