Achau is a town in the district of Mödling in the Austrian state of Lower Austria.

Achau
Catholic church in Achau
Catholic church in Achau
Coat of arms of Achau
Achau is located in Austria
Achau
Achau
Location within Austria
Coordinates: 48°5′N 16°20′E / 48.083°N 16.333°E / 48.083; 16.333
CountryAustria
StateLower Austria
DistrictMödling
Government
 • MayorJosef Brunner
Area
 • Total
11.88 km2 (4.59 sq mi)
Elevation
185 m (607 ft)
Population
 (2018-01-01)[2]
 • Total
1,415
 • Density120/km2 (310/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
2481
Area code02236
Website[1]

History

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After the Anschluss in 1938, Achau became a part of Greater Vienna, but returned to Lower Austria after the war.

Population

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Historical population
YearPop.±%
19711,017—    
1981942−7.4%
19911,062+12.7%
20011,153+8.6%
20111,239+7.5%

Sport

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The Achau golf course is one of the few in the area serving the local Mödling population.

References

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  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.