Frastanz
Frastanz is a market town in the district of Feldkirch in the Austrian state of Vorarlberg. It used to be known for its production of tobacco.
Frastanz | |
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 View of the town | |
 Coat of arms | |
 Location in the district | |
  Frastanz Location within Austria | |
| Coordinates: 47°13′12″N 09°37′12″E | |
| Country | Austria |
| State | Vorarlberg |
| District | Feldkirch |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Walter Gohm |
| Area | |
| • Total | 32.3 km2 (12.5 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 510 m (1,670 ft) |
| Population (2018-01-01)[2] | |
| • Total | 6,434 |
| • Density | 200/km2 (520/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 6820 |
| Area code | 05522 |
| Vehicle registration | FK |
| Website | www.frastanz.at |
History
In ancient times, Frastanz was found on a Roman Road. It was also the site of the Battle of Frastanz in 1499.
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.
Other websites
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- Town of Frastanz official website (in German)
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