Schwadorf

Schwadorf is an Austrian market town in the Bruck an der Leitha district. It lies on the banks of the River Fischa, fifteen miles (25 km) southeast of Vienna.

Schwadorf
Coat of arms
Schwadorf
Location within Austria
Coordinates: 48°04′00″N 16°35′00″E
CountryAustria
StateLower Austria
DistrictBruck an der Leitha
Government
  MayorJürgen Maschl (SPÖ)
Area
  Total11.38 km2 (4.39 sq mi)
Elevation
163 m (535 ft)
Population
 (2018-01-01)[2]
  Total2,180
  Density190/km2 (500/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
2432
Area code02230
Vehicle registrationBL
Websitewww.schwadorf.gv.at

Geography

The town is located in a seismic area above a fault line. The "Schwadorf Dome" has been subject to minor earthquakes on occasion, the last one of significance occurring on 8 October 1927.

Population

Historical population
YearPop.±%
19711,500    
19811,488−0.8%
19911,692+13.7%
20011,768+4.5%

Sport

The town's football team, SK Schwadorf, was formed on 31 May 1936 (as ASK Schwadorf). They hosted English giants Arsenal in a friendly in July 2006.[3]

Recent times

The town's former district Wien-Umgebung was dissolved at the end of 2016.[4][5]

References



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