Gnadenwald facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Gnadenwald
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 Gnadenwald
Location in Austria
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| Country | Austria | |
| State | Tyrol | |
| District | Innsbruck Land | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 11.5 km2 (4.4 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 879 m (2,884 ft) | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| Postal code |
6069
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| Area code | 05223 | |
| Vehicle registration | IL | |
| Website | www.gnadenwald.tirol.gv.at | |
Gnadenwald is a small town, also called a municipality, located in the eastern part of the Innsbruck Land area in Tyrol, Austria. It's not just one big village but made up of several smaller communities, called hamlets. The main church villages are St. Martin and St. Michael. Gnadenwald is known for its beautiful natural surroundings and peaceful atmosphere.
How Many People Live Here?
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1869 | 301 | — |
| 1880 | 288 | −4.3% |
| 1890 | 282 | −2.1% |
| 1900 | 266 | −5.7% |
| 1910 | 266 | +0.0% |
| 1923 | 284 | +6.8% |
| 1934 | 273 | −3.9% |
| 1939 | 258 | −5.5% |
| 1951 | 359 | +39.1% |
| 1961 | 309 | −13.9% |
| 1971 | 350 | +13.3% |
| 1981 | 409 | +16.9% |
| 1991 | 551 | +34.7% |
| 2001 | 605 | +9.8% |
| 2011 | 713 | +17.9% |
| 2015 | 772 | +8.3% |
Gnadenwald has seen its population grow quite a bit over the years. Back in 1869, only about 301 people lived there. For a long time, the number stayed around 250 to 300 people. But after 1951, the population started to increase more steadily. By 2015, the number of residents had grown to 772. This shows that more and more people are choosing to live in this quiet Austrian town.
Famous People from Gnadenwald
One of the most famous people born in Gnadenwald was Josef Speckbacher. He was an important leader from Tyrol who fought against the French and Bavarian armies during the Napoleonic Wars in the early 1800s. He is remembered as a brave rebel leader who stood up for his home region.
