Frastanz

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Frastanz
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Frastanz
Location within Austria
Coordinates: 47°13′12″N09°37′12″E / 47.22000°N 9.62000°E / 47.22000; 9.62000
Country Austria
State Vorarlberg
District Feldkirch
Government
 •  Mayor Walter Gohm
Area
[1]
 • Total32.3 km2 (12.5 sq mi)
Elevation
510 m (1,670 ft)
Population
 (2018-01-01) [2]
 • Total6,434
 • Density200/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 former times it was known for its production of tobacco.

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Geography

Frastanz is located 510 meters above sea level. It is 32.25 km2 in area. 61.2% of the area are 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

Historical population
YearPop.±%
18691,664—    
18801,580−5.0%
18901,814+14.8%
19002,021+11.4%
19102,364+17.0%
19232,111−10.7%
19342,572+21.8%
19392,836+10.3%
19513,530+24.5%
19614,221+19.6%
19715,174+22.6%
19815,413+4.6%
19915,881+8.6%
20016,214+5.7%
20116,153−1.0%

Transport

Frastanz railway station is on the main west–east route connecting the Vorarlberg railway line (Vorarlbergbahn) in the directions of Bregenz and Bludenz, continuing eastward over the Arlberg Railway line to Innsbruck and beyond. The train system is operated by the Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB), including regional train services of Vorarlberg S-Bahn.

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.

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References

  1. ↑ "Dauersiedlungsraum der Gemeinden Politischen Bezirke und Bundesländer - Gebietsstand 1.1.2018". Statistics Austria. Retrieved 10 March 2019.
  2. ↑ "Einwohnerzahl 1.1.2018 nach Gemeinden mit Status, Gebietsstand 1.1.2018". Statistics Austria. Retrieved 9 March 2019.


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