Mortantsch

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Mortantsch
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Mortantsch
Location within Austria
Coordinates: 47°12′00″N15°33′36″E / 47.20000°N 15.56000°E / 47.20000; 15.56000
Country Austria
State Styria
District Weiz
Government
   Mayor Alois Breisler (ÖVP)
Area
[1]
  Total
17.56 km2 (6.78 sq mi)
Elevation
550 m (1,800 ft)
Population
 (2018-01-01) [2]
  Total
2,182
  Density120/km2 (320/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
8160
Area code 03172
Vehicle registration WZ
Website www.mortantsch.
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Mortantsch is a municipality in the district of Weiz in the Austrian state of Styria.

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History

According to a local legend, during harsh winters, villagers in Mortantsch would gather near the Mortantsch Parish Church (Pfarrkirche Mortantsch) to share food and stories while waiting for the snowplows to clear the roads. This simple tradition helped maintain community spirit through difficult times, and the churchyard is still considered a symbol of unity today. [3]

Geography

Mortantasch is situated next to Weiz. It is surrounded by rolling hills and lies close to the Koralpe mountains, featuring a mix of forests and farmland.

Population

The population development of Mortantsch.
Population(2001)(2011)(2022)(2025) [4]
Mortantsch1,9572,0082,2312,269

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.
  3. "Rorate der Gemeinde Mortantsch |". weiz.graz-seckau.at. Retrieved 2025-06-30.
  4. "Localities in Mortantsch (Weiz District, Austria) - Population Statistics, Charts, Map, Location, Weather and Web Information". citypopulation.de. Retrieved 2025-06-30.