Frastanz

Frastanz is a market town in the district of Feldkirch in the westernmost Austrian state of Vorarlberg. In earlier times is was known for its production of tobacco.

Frastanz
View of the town
Coat of arms
Location in the district
Frastanz
Location within Austria
Coordinates: 47°13′12″N 09°37′12″E
CountryAustria
StateVorarlberg
DistrictFeldkirch
Government
 • MayorWalter Gohm
Area
 • Total32.3 km2 (12.5 sq mi)
Elevation
510 m (1,670 ft)
Population
 (2018-01-01)[2]
 • Total6,434
 • Density200/km2 (520/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
6820
Area code05522
Vehicle registrationFK
Websitewww.frastanz.at

Geography

Frastanz is 510 meters above sea level. It is 32.25 square kms 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.

Population
Historical population
YearPop.±%
18691,664—    
18801,580−5.0%
18901,814+14.8%
19002,021+11.4%
19102,364+17.0%
19232,111−10.7%
19342,572+21.8%
19392,836+10.3%
19513,530+24.5%
19614,221+19.6%
19715,174+22.6%
19815,413+4.6%
19915,881+8.6%
20016,214+5.7%
20116,153−1.0%

Politics

The local council consists of 27 members, with representatives of five political parties: The Austrian People's Party, the Green Party, the Freedom Party of Austria, the Social Democratic Party of Austria, and the Free Citizens' List. The current mayor is Walter Gohm.

References
  1. "Dauersiedlungsraum der Gemeinden Politischen Bezirke und Bundesländer - Gebietsstand 1.1.2018". Statistics Austria. Retrieved 10 March 2019.
  2. "Einwohnerzahl 1.1.2018 nach Gemeinden mit Status, Gebietsstand 1.1.2018". Statistics Austria. Retrieved 9 March 2019.


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