Melk
Melk is a city in the Austrian state of Lower Austria. It is the capital of the district of the same name. It is best known as the site of a massive baroque Benedictine monastery named Melk Abbey. The city has a long history, it was first mentioned in the 9th century. Part of the city is a UNESCO world heritage site.
Melk | |
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.JPG.webp) Melk Abbey | |
 Coat of arms | |
  Melk Location within Austria | |
| Coordinates: 48°14′N 15°21′E | |
| Country | Austria |
| State | Lower Austria |
| District | Melk |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Patrick Strobl (ÖVP) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 25.7 km2 (9.9 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 213 m (699 ft) |
| Population (2018-01-01)[2] | |
| • Total | 5,529 |
| • Density | 220/km2 (560/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 3390 |
| Area code | 0 27 52 |
| Vehicle registration | ME |
| Website | www.melk.gv.at |
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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