Neunkirchen, Austria
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Neunkirchen | |
Coat of arms | Location |
Administration | |
Country | Austria |
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State | Lower Austria |
District | Neunkirchen |
Mayor | Margit Gutterding |
Basic statistics | |
Area | 20.28 km² (7.8 sq mi) |
Elevation | 371 m (1217 ft) |
Population | 11,562 (01/01/2004) |
- Density | 570 /km² (1,477 /sq mi) |
Other information | |
Time zone | CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2) |
Postal code | 2620 |
Area code | 02635 |
Website | www.neunkirchen.gv.at |
Neunkirchen is the capital of the district of Neunkirchen in the Austrian state of Lower Austria. As of 2004 it has a population of 11,562.
It was first mentioned in 1094 as "Niuwenchirgun". The town was given city status in 1920.
[edit] Notable inhabitants
- Alfons Maria Stickler, Austrian prelate, was born in Neunkirchen.
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