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Laterns
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Coat of arms of Laterns
Coat of arms
Location in the district
Location in the district
Laterns is located in Austria
Laterns
Laterns
Location in Austria
Country Austria
State Vorarlberg
District Feldkirch
Area
 • Total 43.79 km2 (16.91 sq mi)
Elevation
921 m (3,022 ft)
Population
 (2018-01-01)
 • Total 662
 • Density 15.118/km2 (39.15/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
6830

Laterns is a small municipality located in the Feldkirch district. It is part of the Austrian state of Vorarlberg.

About Laterns

Laterns is a charming community in Austria. It is known for its beautiful natural surroundings. The area offers many outdoor activities.

Where is Laterns Located?

Laterns is found in the western part of Austria. It is in the state of Vorarlberg. This state borders Germany, Switzerland, and Liechtenstein. The village is nestled in the mountains.

How Big is Laterns?

The total area of Laterns is about 43.79 square kilometers. This makes it a moderately sized municipality. It sits at an elevation of 921 meters above sea level. This high altitude means it has a cool climate.

Who Leads Laterns?

The local government of Laterns is led by a mayor. The current mayor is Gerold Welte. The mayor helps manage the town's services. These services include things like roads and public facilities.

Population Changes

The population of Laterns has changed over many years. Looking at the numbers helps us understand its history.

Historical population
Year Pop. ±%
1869 645 —    
1880 646 +0.2%
1890 586 −9.3%
1900 554 −5.5%
1910 554 +0.0%
1923 586 +5.8%
1934 554 −5.5%
1939 540 −2.5%
Year Pop. ±%
1951 660 +22.2%
1961 601 −8.9%
1971 587 −2.3%
1981 608 +3.6%
1991 729 +19.9%
2001 734 +0.7%
2011 673 −8.3%

In 1869, Laterns had 645 residents. The population slowly decreased for many decades. By 1939, it was down to 540 people. After that, the population started to grow again. It reached its highest point in 2001 with 734 people. As of 2018, the population was 662.

Quick Facts

Laterns uses the postal code 6830. This code helps mail get to the right place. The time zone for Laterns is Central European Time (CET). During summer, it switches to Central European Summer Time (CEST). This means the clocks are set forward one hour.

You can visit the official website of Laterns to learn more. The website address is http://www.laterns.at.

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