Götzis facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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 Götzis
Location in Austria
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| Country | Austria | |
| State | Vorarlberg | |
| District | Feldkirch | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 14.64 km2 (5.65 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 448 m (1,470 ft) | |
| Population
(2018-01-01)
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| • Total | 11,473 | |
| • Density | 783.67/km2 (2,029.7/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| Postal code |
6840
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| Area code | 05523 | |
| Vehicle registration | FK | |
| Website | www.goetzis.at | |
Götzis is a lovely town located in the western part of Austria. It's in the state of Vorarlberg, which is known for its beautiful mountains. This town is part of the Feldkirch area and sits in the scenic Alpine Rhine valley.
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How Many People Live Here?
Götzis has been growing steadily over the years. In 2018, about 11,473 people called Götzis home. The town's population has increased quite a bit since the late 1800s.
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1869 | 2,534 | — |
| 1880 | 2,701 | +6.6% |
| 1890 | 2,982 | +10.4% |
| 1900 | 3,370 | +13.0% |
| 1910 | 4,013 | +19.1% |
| 1923 | 3,773 | −6.0% |
| 1934 | 4,052 | +7.4% |
| 1939 | 4,171 | +2.9% |
| 1951 | 5,435 | +30.3% |
| 1961 | 7,034 | +29.4% |
| 1971 | 8,292 | +17.9% |
| 1981 | 8,735 | +5.3% |
| 1991 | 9,512 | +8.9% |
| 2001 | 10,097 | +6.2% |
| 2011 | 10,627 | +5.2% |
Exciting Sports Events
Götzis is famous for its yearly sports competition called the Hypo-Meeting. This event brings together some of the best athletes in the world. They compete in two tough sports:
- Decathlon: This is a competition for men with ten different track and field events.
- Heptathlon: This is a competition for women with seven different track and field events.
Many famous athletes have competed and won at the Hypo-Meeting in Götzis. These include Roman Šebrle, who once held the world record in decathlon, and Olympic champions like Bryan Clay and Carolina Klüft.
Well-Known People from Götzis
Several interesting people have connections to Götzis:
- Johannes Baur (born 1795) was a hotelier who started his life in Götzis.
- The singer Elfi Graf (born 1952) lives in Götzis.
- Michael Kopf (born 1948) is a racing driver.
- Jürgen Loacker (born 1974) is a bobsledder.
Getting Around Götzis
The Götzis railway station is an important stop for trains. It's on the main railway line that connects different parts of Austria. You can catch trains going towards Bregenz or towards Feldkirch and Bludenz. From there, the railway line continues over the Arlberg mountains to Innsbruck and beyond.
The station is served by local S1 and R5 train services of the Vorarlberg S-Bahn. You can also find Regional-Express (REX 1) trains here.
See also
In Spanish: Götzis para niños
