Seeham
Municipality in Salzburg, Austria
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Seeham is a municipality in the district of Salzburg-Umgebung in the state of Salzburg in Austria.
Seeham | |
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 Coat of arms | |
  Seeham Location within Austria | |
| Coordinates: 47°58′00″N 13°04′00″E | |
| Country | Austria |
| State | Salzburg |
| District | Salzburg-Umgebung |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Peter Altendorfer (ÖVP) |
| Area | |
• Total | 10.4 km2 (4.0 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 503 m (1,650 ft) |
| Population (2018-01-01)[2] | |
• Total | 1,939 |
| • Density | 186/km2 (483/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 5164 |
| Area code | 06217 |
| Vehicle registration | SL |
| Website | www.seeham.at |
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."[3]
Demographics
As of 2026, Seeham has an estimated population of 2,350 residents, according to figures from Statistics Austria.[4] The municipality covers an area of 10.40 km², resulting in a population density of approximately 250 inhabitants per square kilometer.[4] Between 2021 and 2026, the population grew at an average annual rate of 1.4%, reflecting a modest but steady increase.[4]
The gender distribution in Seeham is relatively balanced, with 1,008 males (49.5%) and 1,027 females (50.5%).[4] 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.[4]
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.[4] 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.[4]
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.[4]