Kirchbach (Slovenian: Cirkno) is a market town in the Hermagor district in the Austrian state of Carinthia.

Kirchbach
Thurnhof Castle
Thurnhof Castle
Coat of arms of Kirchbach
Kirchbach is located in Austria
Kirchbach
Kirchbach
Location within Austria
Coordinates: 46°38′28″N 13°11′00″E / 46.64111°N 13.18333°E / 46.64111; 13.18333
CountryAustria
StateCarinthia
DistrictHermagor
Government
 • MayorHermann Jantschgi (FPÖ)
Area
 • Total
99.02 km2 (38.23 sq mi)
Elevation
640 m (2,100 ft)
Population
 (2018-01-01)[2]
 • Total
2,599
 • Density26/km2 (68/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
9632
Area code0 42 84
Vehicle registrationHE
Websitehttps://www.kirchbach.gv.at/

Geography

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It lies in the upper Gailtal valley between the Gailtal Alps in the north and the Carnic Alps in the south, which also constitute the Italian border.

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.