Thüringen, Austria facts for kids
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Thüringen
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Country | Austria | |
State | Vorarlberg | |
District | Bludenz | |
Area | ||
• Total | 5.67 km2 (2.19 sq mi) | |
Elevation | 573 m (1,880 ft) | |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
Postal code |
6712
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Area code | 05550 | |
Vehicle registration | BZ | |
Website | www.thueringen.at |
Thüringen is a small town in the country of Austria. It is located in the Bludenz area, which is part of the state of Vorarlberg. Thüringen sits right where the Great Walsertal valley begins.
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Discovering Thüringen's People
Thüringen is home to about 2,151 people. The number of people living here has changed over many years.
Historical population | ||
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Year | Pop. | ±% |
1869 | 595 | — |
1880 | 659 | +10.8% |
1890 | 620 | −5.9% |
1900 | 687 | +10.8% |
1910 | 712 | +3.6% |
1923 | 711 | −0.1% |
1934 | 820 | +15.3% |
1939 | 817 | −0.4% |
1951 | 1,029 | +25.9% |
1961 | 1,261 | +22.5% |
1971 | 1,498 | +18.8% |
1981 | 1,691 | +12.9% |
1991 | 2,032 | +20.2% |
2001 | 2,157 | +6.2% |
2011 | 2,151 | −0.3% |
Famous People from Thüringen
Some interesting people have connections to Thüringen.
Writers and Inventors
- Norman Douglas (1868-1952) was a Scottish writer. He wrote many books and travel stories.
- Kaspar Winkler (1872-1951) was an inventor and a manufacturer. He created special building materials.
Political Leaders
- Martin Purtscher (1928-2023) was a very important person in Vorarlberg. He used to be the Landeshauptmann, which is like the governor of the state.
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See also
In Spanish: Thüringen (Austria) para niños
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