Rohrau (Austria)
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| State: | Lower Austria |
| District: | Bruck an der Leitha |
| Area: | 20.47 km² |
| Population: | 1,455 (31 December 2002) |
| Population density: | 71.08/km² |
| Elevation: | 148 m |
| Postal code: | 2471 |
| Municipal code: | 30721 |
| Car designation: | BL |
| Arrangement of the city: | 3 districts |
| Address of the city administration: | Marktgemeinde Rohrau 1 Joseph-Haydn-platz 1 Rohrau 2471 |
Rohrau is a town in Lower Austria, Austria.
Rohrau is located in the industrial quarter of Lower Austria. 8.66% of the land are forested, the rest are used for farming:
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[edit] Historical population of Rohrau
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The area during Roman Times belonged to the province of Noricum. It lies in the heartland of Lower Austria.
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There are 47 companies, 74 are related to agricultural and forestry. 633 persons are employed. The activity rate is 17.59%.
Rohrau is also the city where classical composer Joseph Haydn was born in 1732. He is famous for his piano sonatas, symphonies and string quartets.
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- (Franz) Joseph Haydn, composer (1732 - 1809)
- (Johann) Michael Haydn, composer (1737 - 1806)
