Frastanz

Coordinates: 47°13′12″N 09°37′12″E / 47.22000°N 9.62000°E / 47.22000; 9.62000
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Frastanz
View of the town
View of the town
Coat of arms of Frastanz
Location in the district
Location in the district
Frastanz is located in Austria
Frastanz
Frastanz
Location within Austria
Coordinates: 47°13′12″N 09°37′12″E / 47.22000°N 9.62000°E / 47.22000; 9.62000
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

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.

History[change | change source]

In ancient times, Frastanz was found on a Roman Road. It was also the site of the Battle of Frastanz in 1499.

References[change | change source]

  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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