Seeham is a municipality in the district of

Salzburg-Umgebung The Bezirk Salzburg-Umgebung (German, "surrounding area of Salzburg") is an administrative district (''Bezirk'') in the federal state of Salzburg, Austria, and congruent with the Flachgau region (), except for the Statutarstadt of Salzburg, whic ...

in the state of

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Geography

Seeham is located in the

Lake District, on the western shore of Lake Obertrum. The municipality is surrounded by gently rolling

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and natural

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s, creating a scenic and tranquil setting that blends rural charm with lakeside beauty. The landscape is characterized by a harmonious interaction between

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and

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, with more than 80% of local farming certified as organic, contributing to Seeham's reputation as an "organic paradise."

Demographics

As of 2025, Seeham has an estimated population of 2,035 residents, according to figures from

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. The municipality covers an area of 10.38 km², resulting in a

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of approximately 196 inhabitants per square kilometer. Between 2021 and 2025, the population grew at an average annual rate of 1.3%, 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

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under 18 years old, 62.2% are in the

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group of 18 to 64, and 20.1% are seniors aged 65 and over. A large majority of the population (88.7%) hold Austrian citizenship. Citizens from other

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countries,

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states, or the

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make up 9.4%, while 1.9% hold citizenship from non-European countries. The figures for country of birth closely mirror the

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statistics, with 87.7% born in Austria, 8.9% born in other European Union, EFTA countries, or the United Kingdon, 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.

References

{{authority control Cities and towns in Salzburg-Umgebung District