Pfons facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Pfons
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 Pfons
Location in Austria
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| Country | Austria | |
| State | Tyrol | |
| District | Innsbruck Land | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 21.72 km2 (8.39 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 1,043 m (3,422 ft) | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| Postal code |
6143
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| Area code | 05273 | |
| Vehicle registration | IL | |
| Website | www.pfons.tirol.gv.at | |
Pfons was a small village, or municipality, in the beautiful region of Tyrol, Austria. It was located about 13.7 kilometers (about 8.5 miles) south of the city of Innsbruck. Pfons was nestled in a valley called Wipptal, right by the Sill River.
History of Pfons
The name "Pfons" has a long history, though its exact meaning isn't fully known. It was first mentioned way back in the year 1030, when it was called "Phunzun." Later, in 1177, it appeared as "Phanes."
For a long time, Pfons was part of a nearby town called Matrei am Brenner. However, in 1811, Pfons became an independent municipality. This meant it could manage its own local affairs.
Recent Changes for Pfons
On January 1, 2022, Pfons joined with another nearby village, Mühlbachl. They both merged back into the municipality of Matrei am Brenner. So, Pfons is now part of Matrei am Brenner again.
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Pfons changed quite a bit over the years. Here's a look at how its population grew:
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1869 | 397 | — |
| 1880 | 391 | −1.5% |
| 1890 | 379 | −3.1% |
| 1900 | 390 | +2.9% |
| 1910 | 390 | +0.0% |
| 1923 | 429 | +10.0% |
| 1934 | 447 | +4.2% |
| 1939 | 434 | −2.9% |
| 1951 | 513 | +18.2% |
| 1961 | 538 | +4.9% |
| 1971 | 763 | +41.8% |
| 1981 | 963 | +26.2% |
| 1991 | 1,183 | +22.8% |
| 2001 | 1,242 | +5.0% |
| 2011 | 1,221 | −1.7% |
As you can see, the population slowly grew from less than 400 people in 1869 to over 1,200 people by 2001. This shows how the community developed and became home to more families over time.
See also
In Spanish: Pfons para niños
