Karrösten facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Karrösten
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Catholic church in Karrösten
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 Karrösten
Location in Austria
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| Country | Austria | |
| State | Tyrol | |
| District | Imst | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 7.91 km2 (3.05 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 918 m (3,012 ft) | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| Postal code |
6463
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| Area code | +43 5412 | |
| Vehicle registration | IM | |
| Website | Gemeinde Karrösten | |
Karrösten is a small village and a municipality in Austria, located in the Imst district of Tyrol. It's about 1.3 kilometers (less than a mile) east of the town of Imst. This village has a cool history, especially because it started thanks to mining way back in the 1500s! Today, you can find lots of fruits, corn (maize), and even sweet chestnuts growing on the sunny slopes around Karrösten.
History of Karrösten
Karrösten was founded in the 16th century, which is the 1500s. It grew because of mining activities in the area. People came here to work in the mines, and a village slowly formed around them.
Life in the Village
Even though mining was important, the land around Karrösten is also great for farming. The slopes get plenty of sunshine, which helps different plants grow well. You can see orchards with fruits, fields of corn, and even sweet chestnut trees. These trees produce tasty nuts that are popular in the region.
Local Government
Like all municipalities, Karrösten has a local government that helps run the village. The leader of the village is called the Mayor. The current mayor is Oswald Krabacher. He is part of a political party called the Austrian People's Party (ÖVP), which is one of the main political groups in Austria. The mayor and the local council work together to make decisions for the community, like managing services and planning for the future.
Population Changes
The number of people living in Karrösten has changed over many years. Looking at the population numbers helps us understand how the village has grown or shrunk.
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1869 | 342 | — |
| 1880 | 325 | −5.0% |
| 1890 | 326 | +0.3% |
| 1900 | 353 | +8.3% |
| 1910 | 358 | +1.4% |
| 1923 | 345 | −3.6% |
| 1934 | 376 | +9.0% |
| 1939 | 405 | +7.7% |
| 1951 | 416 | +2.7% |
| 1961 | 484 | +16.3% |
| 1971 | 500 | +3.3% |
| 1981 | 564 | +12.8% |
| 1991 | 647 | +14.7% |
| 2001 | 685 | +5.9% |
| 2011 | 680 | −0.7% |
As you can see from the list, the population has generally increased over time. For example, in 1869, there were 342 people, and by 2001, it had grown to 685. This shows that more and more people have chosen Karrösten as their home over the past century and a half.
