Waidhofen an der Thaya facts for kids
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Waidhofen an der Thaya
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 Waidhofen an der Thaya
Location in Austria
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| Country | Austria | |
| State | Lower Austria | |
| District | Waidhofen an der Thaya | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 46.05 km2 (17.78 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 510 m (1,670 ft) | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| Postal code |
3830
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| Area code | 02842 | |
| Vehicle registration | WT | |
| Website | www.waidhofen-thaya.at | |
Waidhofen an der Thaya is a town in Austria. It is located in the state of Lower Austria, right on the German Thaya river. This town is special because it is the northernmost capital of a district in Austria. Its name in Czech is Český Bejdov.
How Many People Live Here?
This section shows how the number of people living in Waidhofen an der Thaya has changed over many years.
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1869 | 3,894 | — |
| 1880 | 4,091 | +5.1% |
| 1890 | 4,075 | −0.4% |
| 1900 | 4,203 | +3.1% |
| 1910 | 4,515 | +7.4% |
| 1923 | 4,400 | −2.5% |
| 1934 | 4,614 | +4.9% |
| 1939 | 4,755 | +3.1% |
| 1951 | 5,157 | +8.5% |
| 1961 | 5,120 | −0.7% |
| 1971 | 5,198 | +1.5% |
| 1981 | 5,401 | +3.9% |
| 1991 | 5,555 | +2.9% |
| 2001 | 5,750 | +3.5% |
| 2011 | 5,693 | −1.0% |
Friendship Cities
Waidhofen an der Thaya has "twin cities" or "friendship cities." These are cities in different countries that form a special bond to promote cultural exchange and understanding.
- Heubach, Germany (since 1982)
- Telč, Czech Republic (since 1992)
Famous People from Waidhofen
Some well-known people were born or lived in Waidhofen an der Thaya.
- Birgit Zotz: A writer and an anthropologist. Anthropologists study human societies and cultures.
- Alexander Wurz: A famous racing driver.
More Information
You can find more about Waidhofen an der Thaya for kids in Spanish here: Waidhofen an der Thaya para niños
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