Frastanz
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Frastanz is a market town in the Feldkirch district, in Vorarlberg, Austria. It used to be known for its production of tobacco.
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[edit] Geography
Frastanz is located on the western border of Austria, at 510 meters above sea level. It is 32,25 square km in area. 61.2% of the area is wooded.
[edit] History
In early times, Frastanz was a town on a Roman Road. It was also the site of the Battle of Frastanz in 1499.
[edit] Demographics Evolution
- 1971: 5,174 people
- 1981: 5,413 people
- 1991: 5,881 people
- 2001: 6,214 people
[edit] Politics
The local council consists of 27 members. Fifteen seats belong to the Austrian People's Party, 8 belong to the Social Democratic Party of Austria, and 4 belong to the Freedom Party of Austria. The current mayor is Eugen Gabriel.
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