Sankt Gallen, Styria facts for kids
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Sankt Gallen
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 Sankt Gallen
Location in Austria
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| Country | Austria | |
| State | Styria | |
| District | Liezen | |
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| • Total | 129.64 km2 (50.05 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 513 m (1,683 ft) | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| Postal code |
8933
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| Area code | 03632 | |
| Vehicle registration | LI | |
| Website | www.st-gallen.at | |
Sankt Gallen is a charming town, also known as a municipality, located in the Liezen area of Styria, a state in Austria. It's a place where people live and work together, managed by its own local government.
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About Sankt Gallen
Sankt Gallen is found in the beautiful country of Austria. It's part of the state called Styria. This town is a "municipality," which means it's a local area with its own government. Think of it like a small city or town that manages its own services.
Where is Sankt Gallen?
Sankt Gallen is located in the Liezen district. This district is in the middle of Austria. The town sits at an elevation of 513 meters (about 1,683 feet) above sea level. This means it's quite high up, often surrounded by lovely natural scenery.
Who Leads Sankt Gallen?
The town of Sankt Gallen has a leader called a Mayor. The current Mayor is Eduard Grießl. He works to make decisions for the town. He is part of a political group called the SPÖ.
People of Sankt Gallen
The number of people living in Sankt Gallen has changed over the years. In 1869, there were 1,297 residents. The population grew to 1,696 people by 1971. Since then, the number has slowly decreased. In 2018, about 1,420 people lived in Sankt Gallen.
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1869 | 1,297 | — |
| 1880 | 1,189 | −8.3% |
| 1890 | 1,199 | +0.8% |
| 1900 | 1,280 | +6.8% |
| 1910 | 1,329 | +3.8% |
| 1923 | 1,312 | −1.3% |
| 1934 | 1,305 | −0.5% |
| 1939 | 1,386 | +6.2% |
| 1951 | 1,488 | +7.4% |
| 1961 | 1,624 | +9.1% |
| 1971 | 1,696 | +4.4% |
| 1981 | 1,654 | −2.5% |
| 1991 | 1,609 | −2.7% |
| 2001 | 1,517 | −5.7% |
| 2011 | 1,420 | −6.4% |
Images for kids
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A view of Sankt Gallen from above.
See also
In Spanish: Sankt Gallen (Estiria) para niños
