Völs, Tyrol facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Völs
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 Völs
Location in Austria
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| Country | Austria | |
| State | Tyrol | |
| District | Innsbruck Land | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 5.62 km2 (2.17 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 574 m (1,883 ft) | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| Postal code |
6176
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| Area code | 0 512 | |
| Vehicle registration | IL | |
| Website | www.voels.at | |
Völs is a small town in Austria. It is located in the state of Tyrol, which is a beautiful mountainous region. Völs is very close to the larger city of Innsbruck, right on its western edge.
People first wrote about Völs in official papers way back in 1188. Today, Völs is an important place for shopping and storage. It helps serve the needs of the nearby city of Innsbruck.
About Völs
Völs is known as a market town. This means it has a special history of being a place where people trade goods. It is a lively community with a lot to offer.
Where is Völs?
Völs is in the Innsbruck Land District. This district is part of the state of Tyrol in western Austria. The town sits at an elevation of 574 meters (about 1,883 feet) above sea level. This makes it part of the stunning Alps mountain range.
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Völs has changed a lot over the years. In the late 1800s, only a few hundred people lived there. But by the 1980s, the population grew very quickly. Today, Völs is home to over 6,000 people.
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1869 | 449 | — |
| 1880 | 417 | −7.1% |
| 1890 | 406 | −2.6% |
| 1900 | 378 | −6.9% |
| 1910 | 782 | +106.9% |
| 1923 | 728 | −6.9% |
| 1934 | 866 | +19.0% |
| 1939 | 908 | +4.8% |
| 1951 | 1,027 | +13.1% |
| 1961 | 1,827 | +77.9% |
| 1971 | 2,743 | +50.1% |
| 1981 | 5,931 | +116.2% |
| 1991 | 7,079 | +19.4% |
| 2001 | 6,610 | −6.6% |
| 2011 | 6,537 | −1.1% |
| 2018 | 6,738 | +3.1% |
| 2021 | 6,963 | +3.3% |
Who Leads Völs?
The town of Völs is led by a person called a Mayor. The current Mayor of Völs is Peter Lobenwein. He works to make decisions that help the town and its people.
See also
In Spanish: Völs para niños
