Selzthal facts for kids
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Selzthal
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 Selzthal
Location in Austria
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| 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
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| 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.
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| 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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