Oberperfuss facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Oberperfuss
Oberperfuss
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Oberperfuss Location in Austria
Country	Austria
State	Tyrol
District	Innsbruck Land
Area
• Total	15.29 km2 (5.90 sq mi)
Elevation	812 m (2,664 ft)
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code	6173
Area code	05232
Vehicle registration	IL
Website	www.gemeinde-oberperfuss.at

Oberperfuss is a charming village, also called a municipality, located in the Tyrol region of Austria. It's about 15 kilometers (9 miles) west of the city of Innsbruck. You can find it right at the start of the beautiful Sellrain Valley. This area was first mentioned in old documents way back in 1083!

Where is Oberperfuss Located?

Oberperfuss is in the Inn Valley. It sits on a low mountain terrace, which is like a flat area on the side of a mountain. It's across from another village called Grinzens. This location is perfect for enjoying the views and being close to nature.

A Look at Oberperfuss's History

The name Oberperfuss first appeared in a document in 1083. It was written as Oberenperues. This happened when Norbert, who was a Bishop of Chur, gave some land to a convent in Bavaria.

How Oberperfuss Grew Over Time

• In 1312, an old tax book showed that about 300 people lived in Oberperfuss. Most of them were farmers. There were also some craftspeople and workers.
• By the year 1600, the village had grown quite a bit. There were probably around 800 people living there.
• The most recent count in 2001 showed that 2,712 people called Oberperfuss home.
• Today, many people who live in Oberperfuss travel to work in the nearby city of Innsbruck.

How Many People Live in Oberperfuss?

The number of people living in Oberperfuss has changed a lot over the years. Here's a quick look at how the population has grown:

See Also

In Spanish: Oberperfuss para niños