Seeham
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Seeham is a municipality in the district of Salzburg-Umgebung in the state of Salzburg in Austria.
Seeham is a municipality in the district of Salzburg-Umgebung in the state of Salzburg in Austria.
Geography
Seeham is located in the Salzburg Lake District, on the western shore of Lake Obertrum. The municipality is surrounded by gently rolling hills and natural woodlands, creating a scenic and tranquil setting that blends rural charm with lakeside beauty. The landscape is characterized by a harmonious interaction between nature and agriculture, with more than 80% of local farming certified as organic, contributing to Seeham's reputation as an "organic paradise."
Demographics
As of 2026, Seeham has an estimated population of 2,350 residents1, according to figures from Statistics Austria. The municipality covers an area of 10.40 km²1, resulting in a population density of approximately 250 inhabitants per square kilometer. Between 2021 and 2026, the population grew at an average annual rate of 1.4%, reflecting a modest but steady increase. The gender distribution in Seeham is relatively balanced, with 1,008 males (49.5%) and 1,027 females (50.5%). The age structure indicates a mature and stable population: 17.7% are children under 18 years old, 62.2% are in the working-age group of 18 to 64, and 20.1% are seniors aged 65 and over. A large majority of the population (85.9%) hold Austrian citizenship. Citizens from other European Union countries, EFTA states, or the United Kingdom make up 9.4%, while 1.9% hold citizenship from non-European countries. The figures for country of birth closely mirror the citizenship statistics, with 87.7% born in Austria, 8.9% born in other European Union, EFTA countries, or the United Kingdom, and 3.4% born outside of Europe. These figures suggest that while Seeham remains predominantly Austrian in its demographic makeup, it is also home to a small but notable international community, primarily from within Europe.
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