Lanzenkirchen

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Lanzenkirchen
Location within Austria
Coordinates: 47°44′50″N16°14′50″E / 47.74722°N 16.24722°E / 47.74722; 16.24722 Coordinates: 47°44′50″N16°14′50″E / 47.74722°N 16.24722°E / 47.74722; 16.24722
CountryAustria
State Lower Austria
District Wiener Neustadt-Land
Government
   Mayor Bernhard Karnthaler (ÖVP)
Area
[1]
  Total29.84 km2 (11.52 sq mi)
Elevation
298 m (978 ft)
Population
 (2018-01-01) [2]
  Total3,983
  Density130/km2 (350/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
2821
Area code 02627
Vehicle registration WB
Website www.lanzenkirchen.gv.at

Lanzenkirchen is a market town in the district of Wiener Neustadt-Land in the Austrian state of Lower Austria.

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Geography

Lanzenkirchen is situated on the river Leitha, south of the city Wiener Neustadt, at the foot of the Rosaliengebirge mountain range. The municipality consists of five Katastralgemeinden: Lanzenkirchen, Frohsdorf, Haderswörth, Kleinwolkersdorf and Ofenbach.

History

Origin of the place names in Lanzenkirchen

Lanzenkirchen: The name comes from a German settler who built a church. His name was Anzo or Lanzo. The name Lanzenkirchen was first mentioned in 1130.

Frohsdorf: The original name was Krottendorf because many toads (German : Kröten) were found in the water-rich area. It became Froschdorf in the 17th century (German : Frosch means "frog"). Its present name has been used since the beginning of the 19th century.

Haderswörth: This name means "river island of Hadurich".

Kleinwolkersdorf: Until around 1800 the village was known as Wolfkersdorf, meaning "village of Wolfkers".

Ofenbach: The place was originally known as Quenbach. The origin of the name Ofenbach is unknown.

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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.