Frastanz
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Frastanz | |
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Coordinates: 47°13′12″N 09°37′12″E / 47.22000°N 9.62000°ECoordinates: 47°13′12″N 09°37′12″E / 47.22000°N 9.62000°E | |
Country | Austria |
State | Vorarlberg |
District | Feldkirch |
Government | |
• Mayor | Walter Gohm |
Area | |
• Total | 32.3 km2 (12.5 sq mi) |
Elevation | 510 m (1,670 ft) |
Population (2018-01-01)[2] | |
• Total | 6,434 |
• Density | 200/km2 (520/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 6820 |
Area code | 05522 |
Vehicle registration | FK |
Website | www.frastanz.at |
Frastanz is a market town in the district of Feldkirch in the westernmost Austrian state of Vorarlberg. In earlier times is was known for its production of tobacco.
Geography[]
Frastanz is 510 meters above sea level. It is 32.25 km2 in area. 61.2% of the area is wooded.
History[]
In ancient times, Frastanz was situated on a Roman Road. It was also the site of the Battle of Frastanz in 1499.
Population[]
Year | Pop. | ±% |
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1869 | 1,664 | — |
1880 | 1,580 | −5.0% |
1890 | 1,814 | +14.8% |
1900 | 2,021 | +11.4% |
1910 | 2,364 | +17.0% |
1923 | 2,111 | −10.7% |
1934 | 2,572 | +21.8% |
1939 | 2,836 | +10.3% |
1951 | 3,530 | +24.5% |
1961 | 4,221 | +19.6% |
1971 | 5,174 | +22.6% |
1981 | 5,413 | +4.6% |
1991 | 5,881 | +8.6% |
2001 | 6,214 | +5.7% |
2011 | 6,153 | −1.0% |
Politics[]
The local council consists of 27 members, with representatives of five political parties: The Austrian People's Party, the Green Party, the Freedom Party of Austria, the Social Democratic Party of Austria, and the Free Citizens' List. The current mayor is Walter Gohm.
References[]
- ^ "Dauersiedlungsraum der Gemeinden Politischen Bezirke und Bundesländer - Gebietsstand 1.1.2018". Statistics Austria. Retrieved 10 March 2019.
- ^ "Einwohnerzahl 1.1.2018 nach Gemeinden mit Status, Gebietsstand 1.1.2018". Statistics Austria. Retrieved 9 March 2019.
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- Cities and towns in Feldkirch District
- Vorarlberg geography stubs