Aspang-Markt

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Aspang-Markt is a market town in Lower Austria in Austria.

Aspang-Markt
Coat of arms of Aspang-Markt
Aspang-Markt is located in Austria
Aspang-Markt
Aspang-Markt
Location within Austria
Coordinates: 47°33′N 16°5′E / 47.550°N 16.083°E / 47.550; 16.083
CountryAustria
StateLower Austria
DistrictNeunkirchen
Government
 • MayorDoris Faustmann
Area
 • Total5.2 km2 (2.0 sq mi)
Elevation
498 m (1,634 ft)
Population
 (2018-01-01)[2]
 • Total1,816
 • Density350/km2 (900/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
2870
Area code02642
Websitewww.aspangmarkt.at

Geography

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Aspang-Markt is situated in the region Bucklige Welt submontane of the Wechsel mountain (1,743 m). It is completely surrounded by Aspangberg-St. Peter.

History

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The village was first documentary mentioned in 1220. The importance grew with the development of the road over the Wechsel Pass.

Population

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Historical population
YearPop.±%
18691,021—    
18801,158+13.4%
18901,154−0.3%
19001,313+13.8%
19102,105+60.3%
19232,199+4.5%
19342,356+7.1%
19392,344−0.5%
19512,518+7.4%
19612,359−6.3%
19712,316−1.8%
19812,094−9.6%
19912,041−2.5%
20011,981−2.9%
20111,797−9.3%

Politics

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Of the 19 seats on the municipal council, the ÖVP has 15 and the SPÖ 4.

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.