Jerzens facts for kids
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 Jerzens
Location in Austria
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| Country | Austria | |
| State | Tyrol | |
| District | Imst | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 30.43 km2 (11.75 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 1,107 m (3,632 ft) | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| Postal code |
6474
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| area code | 05414 | |
| Vehicle registration | IM | |
| Website | www.jerzens.tirol.gv.at | |
Jerzens is a small village and a municipality in Austria. It is part of the Imst District in the state of Tyrol. Jerzens is located about 8 kilometers (5 miles) south of the town of Imst. The village sits in a beautiful valley next to the Pitze River.
People started settling in this area around 600 AD. Jerzens was first officially mentioned in records in 1313. Today, about 1000 people live here. The main ways people earn a living in Jerzens are through farming and by welcoming tourists.
How many people live in Jerzens?
The number of people living in Jerzens has changed over many years. This table shows how the population has grown or shrunk at different times:
| Historical population | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1869 | 864 | — |
| 1880 | 685 | −20.7% |
| 1890 | 623 | −9.1% |
| 1900 | 603 | −3.2% |
| 1910 | 607 | +0.7% |
| 1923 | 550 | −9.4% |
| 1934 | 592 | +7.6% |
| 1939 | 593 | +0.2% |
| 1951 | 673 | +13.5% |
| 1961 | 686 | +1.9% |
| 1971 | 775 | +13.0% |
| 1981 | 820 | +5.8% |
| 1991 | 911 | +11.1% |
| 2001 | 907 | −0.4% |
| 2011 | 1,026 | +13.1% |
Who are some famous people from Jerzens?
- Wolfgang Auderer - a professional freestyle skier who grew up in Jerzens.
See also
- In Spanish: Jerzens para niños
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