Frastanz

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Frastanz
View of the town

Coat of arms
Frastanz
Location within Austria
Coordinates: 47°13′12″N 09°37′12″E / 47.22000°N 9.62000°E / 47.22000; 9.62000Coordinates: 47°13′12″N 09°37′12″E / 47.22000°N 9.62000°E / 47.22000; 9.62000
Country Austria
State Vorarlberg
District Feldkirch
Government
  Mayor Eugen Gabriel
Area
  Total 32.25 km2 (12.45 sq mi)
Elevation 510 m (1,670 ft)
Population (1 January 2013)[1]
  Total 6,274
  Density 190/km2 (500/sq mi)
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
  Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 6820
Area code 05522
Vehicle registration FK
Website www.frastanz.at

Frastanz is a market town in the Feldkirch district, in Vorarlberg, Austria. It used to be known for its production of tobacco.

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.

History

In ancient times, Frastanz was situated on a Roman Road. It was also the site of the Battle of Frastanz in 1499.

Demographics evolution

  • 1971: 5,174 people
  • 1981: 5,413 people
  • 1991: 5,881 people
  • 2001: 6,214 people

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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