Kolsass facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Kolsass
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 Kolsass
Location in Austria
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| Country | Austria | |
| State | Tyrol | |
| District | Innsbruck Land | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 3.34 km2 (1.29 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 553 m (1,814 ft) | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| Postal code |
6114
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| Area code | 05224 | |
| Vehicle registration | IL | |
| Website | www.kolsass.gv.at | |
Kolsass is a small town, also known as a municipality, in the country of Austria. It is located in the state of Tyrol, which is famous for its mountains. Kolsass is about 17 kilometers (about 10 miles) east of a larger city called Innsbruck. It is part of the Innsbruck-Land area.
History of Kolsass
The name "Kolsass" has been around for a very long time! The town was first mentioned in old records way back in the year 1050. Back then, it was written as "Quolesazz" or "Cholsasz". This shows that people have lived in this beautiful area for nearly a thousand years.
Population Changes
The number of people living in Kolsass has changed a lot over the years. In 1869, there were only 320 people. By 1971, the population had grown to 947. In 2001, it reached 1,411 people. The population continues to grow, showing that more and more people are choosing to live in Kolsass.
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1869 | 320 | — |
| 1880 | 322 | +0.6% |
| 1890 | 357 | +10.9% |
| 1900 | 369 | +3.4% |
| 1910 | 374 | +1.4% |
| 1923 | 417 | +11.5% |
| 1934 | 411 | −1.4% |
| 1939 | 411 | +0.0% |
| 1951 | 481 | +17.0% |
| 1961 | 641 | +33.3% |
| 1971 | 947 | +47.7% |
| 1981 | 1,143 | +20.7% |
| 1991 | 1,214 | +6.2% |
| 2001 | 1,411 | +16.2% |
| 2011 | 1,506 | +6.7% |
Images for kids
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A view of the Catholic Parish Church of Mariä Heimsuchung in Kolsass.
See also
In Spanish: Kolsass para niños
