Theresienfeld

Theresienfeld is a town in the Wiener Neustadt-Land district of Lower Austria, in eastern Austria. It lies 5 km (3 miles) north of Wiener Neustadt, in the southern part of the Vienna Basin. Of its 11.47 km2 area, 3.40% is forested.[3]

Theresienfeld
Municipal office and the Holy Cross Church
Coat of arms
Theresienfeld
Location within Austria
Coordinates: 47°51′N 16°15′E
CountryAustria
StateLower Austria
DistrictWiener Neustadt-Land
Government
  MayorTheodor Schilcher (SPÖ)
Area
  Total11.44 km2 (4.42 sq mi)
Elevation
282 m (925 ft)
Population
 (2018-01-01)[2]
  Total3,485
  Density300/km2 (790/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
2604
Area code02622
Vehicle registrationWB
Websitewww.theresienfeld.gv.at

Population

Historical population
YearPop.±%
19711,115    
19811,518+36.1%
19911,963+29.3%
20012,490+26.8%
20052,703+8.6%
20112,884+6.7%

History

Theresienfeld was founded in 1763 by Empress Maria Theresa, for the agricultural development of the area.

Economy and education

In 2011, there were 169 non-agricultural jobs in the municipality, and 14 agriculturally and forestry related companies. 109 persons were unemployed.[3]

Theresienfeld has two kindergartens, a primary school, and a vocational school.[4]

References

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