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Selzthal
Municipality
SelzthalKirche.jpg
Coat of arms of Selzthal
Coat of arms
Selzthal is located in Austria
Selzthal
Selzthal
Location in Austria
Country Austria
State Styria
District Liezen
Area
 • Total 16.71 km2 (6.45 sq mi)
Elevation
636 m (2,087 ft)
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
8900
Area code +43 3616
Vehicle registration LI
Website www.selzthal.at

Selzthal is a small town, also called a municipality, in Austria. It is located in the state of Styria, within the Liezen area. Selzthal is known for its beautiful natural surroundings and its connection to the region's history.

How Many People Live Here?

The number of people living in Selzthal has changed over many years. In 1869, there were only 396 residents. The population grew quite a lot, reaching its highest point in 1961 with 2,681 people.

Since then, the number of residents has slowly decreased. In 2017, about 1,602 people lived in Selzthal. This shows how towns can grow and shrink over time.

Historical population
Year Pop. ±%
1869 396 —    
1880 823 +107.8%
1890 958 +16.4%
1900 1,266 +32.2%
1910 1,697 +34.0%
1923 1,985 +17.0%
1934 1,803 −9.2%
1939 2,208 +22.5%
1951 2,338 +5.9%
1961 2,681 +14.7%
1971 2,547 −5.0%
1981 2,364 −7.2%
1991 2,136 −9.6%
2001 1,947 −8.8%
2011 1,709 −12.2%
2017 1,602 −6.3%
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