Frastanz

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Frastanz
Coat of arms Location
Coat of arms of Frastanz
Frastanz (Austria)
Frastanz
Administration
Country Flag of Austria Austria
State Vorarlberg
District Feldkirch
Mayor Eugen Gabriel
Basic statistics
Area 32.25 km² (12.5 sq mi)
Elevation 510 m  (1673 ft)
Population 6,296  (01/08/2007)
 - Density 195 /km² (506 /sq mi)
Other information
Time zone CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2)
Licence plate FK
Postal code 6820
Area code 05522
Website www.frastanz.at

Coordinates: 47°13′12″N 09°37′12″E / 47.22, 9.62

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 ancient times, Frastanz was situated 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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