Klaus, Vorarlberg facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Klaus
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 Klaus
Location in Austria
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| Country | Austria | |
| State | Vorarlberg | |
| District | Feldkirch | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 5.25 km2 (2.03 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 507 m (1,663 ft) | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| Postal code |
6833
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| Area code | 05523 | |
| Vehicle registration | FK | |
| Website | www.klaus.at | |
Klaus is a small town, also known as a municipality, located in the Feldkirch district of Vorarlberg, a state in Austria. It's a lovely place nestled in the western part of Austria.
People of Klaus
Klaus is home to a growing number of people. Over the years, more and more families have chosen to live here. This means the town is becoming more lively and active.
The population of Klaus has changed quite a bit over time. You can see how many people lived there in different years in the list below.
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1869 | 596 | — |
| 1880 | 640 | +7.4% |
| 1890 | 667 | +4.2% |
| 1900 | 760 | +13.9% |
| 1910 | 862 | +13.4% |
| 1923 | 797 | −7.5% |
| 1934 | 892 | +11.9% |
| 1939 | 894 | +0.2% |
| 1951 | 1,023 | +14.4% |
| 1961 | 1,211 | +18.4% |
| 1971 | 2,064 | +70.4% |
| 1981 | 2,369 | +14.8% |
| 1991 | 2,465 | +4.1% |
| 2001 | 2,792 | +13.3% |
| 2011 | 3,075 | +10.1% |
Getting Around Klaus
Getting around Klaus and to other places is easy thanks to its railway station. The Klaus in Vorarlberg railway station is an important stop on the Vorarlberg railway line. This train line travels through Vorarlberg from north to south.
The railway station is used by regional train services. These are called S1 and R5. They are part of the Vorarlberg S-Bahn system. The trains are operated by the Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB), which is the main train company in Austria. This makes it simple for people in Klaus to travel for school, work, or fun!
