Seibersdorf facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Seibersdorf
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 Seibersdorf
Location in Austria
Seibersdorf
Location in Lower Austria
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| Country | Austria | |
| State | Lower Austria | |
| District | Baden | |
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| • Total | 20.2 km2 (7.8 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 186 m (610 ft) | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| Postal code |
2444
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| Area code | 02255 | |
| Website | www.marktgemeinde-seibersdorf.at | |
Seibersdorf is a small and interesting market town in Austria. It is located in the District of Baden, which is part of Lower Austria. About 1,283 people live here, making it a close-knit community. Seibersdorf is known for its important research centers.
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Geography of Seibersdorf
Seibersdorf is located in the industrial area of Lower Austria. This means it is a place where many businesses and factories are found. The town covers an area of about 20.2 square kilometers. Imagine a square about 4.5 kilometers on each side! A small part of this area, about 9.36 percent, is covered by forests.
Parts of Seibersdorf
The municipality of Seibersdorf includes two main areas, often called districts. These are Deutsch-Brodersdorf and Seibersdorf itself.
History of Seibersdorf
Long, long ago, in ancient times, the land where Seibersdorf is now was part of a Roman province called Pannonia. The Romans were a powerful empire that ruled much of Europe. Lower Austria, where Seibersdorf is located, has always been a very important part of Austrian history. Many important events in Austria's past happened in this region.
Population Growth
The number of people living in Seibersdorf has changed over the years. Here is a look at how the population has grown:
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1971 | 895 | — |
| 1981 | 1,019 | +13.9% |
| 1991 | 1,176 | +15.4% |
| 2001 | 1,283 | +9.1% |
| 2011 | 1,388 | +8.2% |
As you can see, the population has slowly increased over the decades. This shows that more and more people have chosen to live in Seibersdorf.
Science and Research in Seibersdorf
Seibersdorf is famous for its important scientific research centers. It is home to the Austrian Institute of Technology (AIT). This institute is a big research organization in Austria. Scientists and researchers at AIT work on many different projects. They try to find new solutions for technology, energy, and the environment.
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) also has laboratories in Seibersdorf. The IAEA is an international group that works to promote the safe and peaceful use of nuclear energy. Their labs in Seibersdorf help them do important research and testing.
