Göfis facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Göfis
|
||
|---|---|---|
 |
||
|
||
Location in the district
|
||
 Göfis
Location in Vorarlberg
Göfis
Location in Austria
|
||
| Country |  Austria |
|
| State |  Vorarlberg |
|
| District | Feldkirch | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 9.07 km2 (3.50 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 558 m (1,831 ft) | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| Postal code |
6811
|
|
| Area code | 05522 | |
| Vehicle registration | FK | |
| Website | www.goefis.at | |
Göfis is a small town, also called a municipality, located in the district of Feldkirch. This district is part of the Austrian state of Vorarlberg. Think of it like a small community with its own local government, similar to a town or village.
Göfis is nestled in the beautiful country of Austria, which is in Central Europe. It's known for its lovely landscapes and peaceful atmosphere.
Contents
Life in Göfis: What is a Municipality?
A municipality like Göfis is a self-governing area. It has its own local leaders who make decisions for the people living there. This helps manage things like local services and community projects.
Who Leads Göfis?
The main leader of Göfis is called the Mayor. The current mayor is Helmut Lampert. He works to make sure the town runs smoothly and that the people of Göfis have what they need.
People of Göfis: How Many Live There?
The number of people living in Göfis has changed a lot over the years. This is called the population. Knowing the population helps us understand how a town grows and changes.
The table below shows how many people have lived in Göfis at different times:
| Historical population | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1869 | 972 | — |
| 1880 | 972 | +0.0% |
| 1890 | 1,000 | +2.9% |
| 1900 | 993 | −0.7% |
| 1910 | 1,042 | +4.9% |
| 1923 | 1,071 | +2.8% |
| 1934 | 1,183 | +10.5% |
| 1939 | 1,145 | −3.2% |
| 1951 | 1,366 | +19.3% |
| 1961 | 1,656 | +21.2% |
| 1971 | 2,089 | +26.1% |
| 1981 | 2,433 | +16.5% |
| 1991 | 2,715 | +11.6% |
| 2001 | 2,862 | +5.4% |
| 2011 | 3,015 | +5.3% |
| 2021 | 3,556 | +17.9% |
As you can see, the population of Göfis has grown quite a bit since 1869! This shows that more and more people are choosing to live in this charming Austrian municipality.
See also
In Spanish: Göfis para niños
