Fischbach, Styria
Fischbach is a municipality in the district of Weiz in Styria, Austria. On 27 February 2003, it was officially recognized as a climatic spa by the Styrian government. Fischbach is the highest place in East Styria.
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  Fischbach Location within Austria | |
| Coordinates: 47°26′31″N 15°39′02″E | |
| Country | Austria |
| State | Styria |
| District | Weiz |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Franz Doppelhofer (ÖVP) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 61.7 km2 (23.8 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,050 m (3,440 ft) |
| Population (2018-01-01)[2] | |
| • Total | 1,528 |
| • Density | 25/km2 (64/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 8654 |
| Area code | 03170 |
| Vehicle registration | WZ |
| Website | www.fischbach.co.at |
Geography
Fischbach is a town in the Fischbacher Alpen and is located about 12 km northwest of Birkfeld and about 27 km air-line distance from the district capital Weiz. The highest point of Fischbach is the Teufelstein mountain with 1498 meters, the lowest point is 650 meters. The Feistritz is part of the eastern border of the municipality.
References
- "Dauersiedlungsraum der Gemeinden Politischen Bezirke und Bundesländer - Gebietsstand 1.1.2018". Statistics Austria. Retrieved 10 March 2019.
- "Einwohnerzahl 1.1.2018 nach Gemeinden mit Status, Gebietsstand 1.1.2018". Statistics Austria. Retrieved 9 March 2019.
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