Schwarzach, Vorarlberg facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Schwarzach
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 Schwarzach
Location in Austria
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| Country | Austria | |
| State | Vorarlberg | |
| District | Bregenz | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 4.91 km2 (1.90 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 433 m (1,421 ft) | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| Postal code |
6858
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| Area code | 05572 | |
| Vehicle registration | B | |
| Website | www.schwarzach.at | |
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Schwarzach is a small community, also known as a municipality, located in the beautiful state of Vorarlberg in Austria. It's a place where people live and work, and it's part of the Bregenz District. Schwarzach is known for its peaceful surroundings and its good connections to other places.
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How Many People Live Here?
Learning about a place often includes finding out how many people live there! This is called the population. The population of Schwarzach has changed a lot over many years.
Population Growth Over Time
In 1869, there were only 689 people living in Schwarzach. Over the next few decades, the number slowly grew. By 1910, it reached 1,084 people.
After some ups and downs, especially around the 1920s and 1930s, the population started to grow much faster. This was after 1951.
By 1971, Schwarzach had more than 2,000 residents. The number kept increasing steadily. In 2001, it was 3,373 people.
The most recent numbers show that Schwarzach continues to be a growing community. This means more families and people are choosing to live there.
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1869 | 689 | — |
| 1880 | 800 | +16.1% |
| 1890 | 883 | +10.4% |
| 1900 | 995 | +12.7% |
| 1910 | 1,084 | +8.9% |
| 1923 | 967 | −10.8% |
| 1934 | 961 | −0.6% |
| 1939 | 967 | +0.6% |
| 1951 | 1,339 | +38.5% |
| 1961 | 1,780 | +32.9% |
| 1971 | 2,374 | +33.4% |
| 1981 | 3,084 | +29.9% |
| 1991 | 3,122 | +1.2% |
| 2001 | 3,373 | +8.0% |
| 2011 | 3,690 | +9.4% |
Getting Around: Transport in Schwarzach
Schwarzach is well-connected, especially by train. This makes it easy for people to travel to and from the community.
The Railway Station
The main train station in the area is called Schwarzach in Vorarlberg railway station. It's an important stop on the Vorarlberg railway line. This railway line goes through the state of Vorarlberg from north to south.
Train Services
The trains that stop at Schwarzach station are part of the S1 and R5 regional train services. These services are run by the Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB). ÖBB is the main railway company in Austria.
- S1 Service: This is a regional express train that connects different towns.
- R5 Service: This is another regional train service, helping people travel locally.
These train services help people commute for work or school. They also make it easy to visit other places in Vorarlberg and beyond.
See also
In Spanish: Schwarzach (Austria) para niños
