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Innervillgraten
Innervillgraten central village
Innervillgraten central village
Coat of arms of Innervillgraten
Coat of arms
Location within Lienz district
Location within Lienz district
Innervillgraten is located in Austria
Innervillgraten
Innervillgraten
Location in Austria
Country Austria
State Tyrol
District Lienz
Area
 • Total 87.83 km2 (33.91 sq mi)
Elevation
1,402 m (4,600 ft)
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
9932
Area code 04843
Vehicle registration LZ
Website www.innervillgraten.at

Innervillgraten is a small community in the Lienz District of Tyrol, Austria. It's known for being one of the most remote places in Austria. For a long time, it was hard to reach, but a proper road connecting it to the main valley was finally built in 1956. This helped the village become more connected to the rest of the world.

Discovering Innervillgraten

Innervillgraten is located high up in the mountains. It sits at an elevation of 1402 meters (about 4,600 feet) above sea level. This makes it a beautiful place with stunning views.

Where is Innervillgraten Located?

This community is in the eastern part of Tyrol, a state in western Austria. It's part of the Lienz District, which is in the East Tyrol region. You can find it by looking for its postal code, 9932.

Life in a Remote Valley

Because Innervillgraten was so remote for many years, its people developed a unique way of life. They relied on themselves and their community. Even today, it keeps a lot of its traditional charm. The mayor, Josef Lusser, helps lead the community.

How Many People Live in Innervillgraten?

The number of people living in Innervillgraten has changed over time. Here's a look at how the population has grown and shrunk:

Historical population
Year Pop. ±%
1869 858 —    
1880 815 −5.0%
1890 806 −1.1%
1900 743 −7.8%
1910 754 +1.5%
1923 705 −6.5%
1934 817 +15.9%
1939 829 +1.5%
1951 859 +3.6%
1961 934 +8.7%
1971 1,019 +9.1%
1981 1,042 +2.3%
1991 973 −6.6%
2001 984 +1.1%
2011 974 −1.0%

As of 2018, about 900 people live in Innervillgraten. The population density is quite low, meaning there's a lot of open space for everyone.

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