Pamhagen facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Pamhagen
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Country | Austria | |
State | Burgenland | |
District | Neusiedl am See | |
Area | ||
• Total | 33.04 km2 (12.76 sq mi) | |
Elevation | 121 m (397 ft) | |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
Postal code |
7152
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Pamhagen (Hungarian: Pomogy) is a small town in Austria. It is located in the state of Burgenland. Pamhagen is part of the Neusiedl am See district. It is known for its quiet charm and interesting history.
Discovering Pamhagen's History
Pamhagen has a long and interesting past. The town was first mentioned in official records in 1268. In 1547, a special court day was held and written down. Schools were first talked about in 1652, showing that education was important even then.
In 1909, the Pamhagen Credit Union was started. A credit union is like a bank, but it's owned by its members. It helps people save money and get loans.
For a long time, until 1920 or 1921, Pamhagen was part of Hungary. This was when Austria-Hungary was a large empire. After this time, Pamhagen became part of Austria, just like the rest of Burgenland.
How Many People Live in Pamhagen?
The number of people living in Pamhagen has changed over many years. Here is a look at the population at different times:
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Year | Pop. | ±% |
1869 | 1,895 | — |
1880 | 1,766 | −6.8% |
1890 | 1,812 | +2.6% |
1900 | 1,960 | +8.2% |
1910 | 2,057 | +4.9% |
1923 | 1,789 | −13.0% |
1934 | 2,110 | +17.9% |
1939 | 2,200 | +4.3% |
1951 | 2,167 | −1.5% |
1961 | 2,133 | −1.6% |
1971 | 2,068 | −3.0% |
1981 | 1,991 | −3.7% |
1991 | 1,795 | −9.8% |
2001 | 1,768 | −1.5% |
2011 | 1,666 | −5.8% |
See also
In Spanish: Pamhagen para niños