Griffen, Austria
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| Griffen | ||
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  Griffen | ||
| Coordinates: 46°42′N 14°44′E / 46.700°N 14.733°ECoordinates: 46°42′N 14°44′E / 46.700°N 14.733°E | ||
| Country | Austria | |
| State | Carinthia | |
| District | Völkermarkt | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Josef Müller | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 74.74 km2 (28.86 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 484 m (1,588 ft) | |
| Population (1 January 2013)[1] | ||
| • Total | 3,506 | |
| • Density | 47/km2 (120/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | |
| Postal code | 9112 | |
| Area code | 04233 | |
| Website | www.griffen.at | |
Griffen (Slovene: Grebinj) is a town in the district of Völkermarkt in the Austrian state of Carinthia.
Geography
Griffen lies in the Jaun valley between the Klagenfurt basin and the Lavant valley.
Sights
It is the home of the Griffen Abbey.
Personalities
It is the birthplace of Austrian writer Peter Handke.
See also
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