Fürstenfeld

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Coordinates: 47°03′N, 16°04′E

Fürstenfeld
Location of Fürstenfeld in Austria

Country Austria
State Stiermark
District Fürstenfeld
Population 5,981 Poll (2001)
Area 15.16 km²
Population density 395 /km²
Elevation 276 m m
Coordinates 47°03′ N 16°04′ E
Postal code 8280
Area code +43 3382
Licence plate code FF
Mayor Werner Gutzwar (since November 2004) (ÖVP)
Website www.fuerstenfeld.at

Fürstenfeld is the name of a town and a district in southeastern Austria. It is situated within the Austrian federal state of Stiermark

According to the 2001 census, Fürstenfeld has 5,981 citizens within its communal area, the larger urban area of Fürstenfeld includes approximately 20% more citizens.

Fürstenfeld was founded around 1170 as a fortress and received its town charter in 1215. Today it is known as a centre for schools, middle-sized industry, and its vicinity to several thermal spas (Loipersdorf, Blumau, Stegersbach).

[edit] Twin towns

  • Zug, Switzerland

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