Hohenthurn
| Hohenthurn | ||
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  Hohenthurn | ||
| Coordinates: 46°34′N 13°38′E / 46.567°N 13.633°ECoordinates: 46°34′N 13°38′E / 46.567°N 13.633°E | ||
| Country | Austria | |
| State | Carinthia | |
| District | Villach-Land | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Florian Tschinderle (ÖVP) | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 27.16 km2 (10.49 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 620 m (2,030 ft) | |
| Population (1 January 2013)[1] | ||
| • Total | 812 | |
| • Density | 30/km2 (77/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | |
| Postal code | 9613 | |
| Area code | 04256 | |
| Website | www.hohenthurn.at | |
Hohenthurn (Slovene: Straja vas) is a municipality in the district of Villach-Land in the Austrian state of Carinthia.
Geography
Hohenthurn is situated in the valley of the Gail river on the northern slope of the Carnic Alps at the border with Italy. It comprises the Katastralgemeinden of Hohenthurn and Dreulach (Drevlje).
History
The municipality was the site of a prehistoric Hallstatt settlement as well as of a Roman watchtower, which is depicted in the coat of arms. However Hohenthurn (Hoher Turm, i.e. "High tower"), first mentioned in a 1253 deed as Göströsdorf, probably derived its name from the steeple of the Gothic St. Cyriacus parish church.
The Carinthian Slovene priest and activist Matija Majar from 1851 until 1867 served at the Holy Name of Mary parish church in the hamlet of Göriach.
Politics
Seats in the municipal council (Gemeinderat) as of 2009 elections:
- Austrian People's Party (ÖVP): 6
- Social Democratic Party of Austria (SPÖ): 2
- Community Voters (Enotna Lista): 2
- Alliance for the Future of Austria (BZÖ): 1
International relations
Twin towns — Sister cities
Hohenthurn is twinned with:
Moimacco, Italy since 2006
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