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Schwendt
Ortsansicht Schwendt.jpg
Coat of arms of Schwendt
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Schwendt is located in Austria
Schwendt
Schwendt
Location in Austria
Country Austria
State Tyrol
District Kitzbühel
Area
 • Total 30.85 km2 (11.91 sq mi)
Elevation
702 m (2,303 ft)
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
6385
Area code 05375
Vehicle registration KB
Website www.riskommunal.net/
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Schwendt-Gemeindeamt
The municipal office building in Schwendt.

Schwendt is a small town, also called a municipality, in Austria. It is found in the Kitzbühel area within the state of Tyrol. Schwendt is about 17 kilometers (10.5 miles) north of the larger town of Kitzbühel. It is also 6 kilometers (3.7 miles) below Kössen.

The name "Schwendt" comes from an old word, "schwenden". This word means "to clear land" or "to grub-up". This suggests that the area was once covered in trees. People had to clear them to build the village and farm.

The main ways people in Schwendt earn money are through farming and tourism. Many visitors come to enjoy the beautiful natural surroundings.

Understanding Schwendt's Population

The number of people living in Schwendt has changed over many years. Looking at population data helps us see how the town has grown or shrunk.

How Many People Live in Schwendt?

The population of Schwendt has generally increased over time. In the late 1800s, there were fewer than 400 people. By the early 2000s, the population had grown to over 700. This shows that more people have chosen to live in Schwendt.

Historical population
Year Pop. ±%
1869 394 —    
1880 398 +1.0%
1890 413 +3.8%
1900 388 −6.1%
1910 352 −9.3%
1923 368 +4.5%
1934 364 −1.1%
1939 346 −4.9%
Year Pop. ±%
1951 421 +21.7%
1961 479 +13.8%
1971 568 +18.6%
1981 591 +4.0%
1991 673 +13.9%
2001 763 +13.4%
2011 796 +4.3%
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