Judendorf-Straßengel
Judendorf-Straßengel | |
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Judendorf-Straßengel Location within Austria | |
Location within Graz-Umgebung district
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Coordinates: 47°06′46″N 15°20′04″E / 47.11278°N 15.33444°ECoordinates: 47°06′46″N 15°20′04″E / 47.11278°N 15.33444°E | |
Country | Austria |
State | Styria |
District | Graz-Umgebung |
Government | |
• Mayor | Harald Mulle (SPÖ) |
Area | |
• Total | 10.61 km2 (4.10 sq mi) |
Elevation | 380 m (1,250 ft) |
Population (1 January 2016)[1] | |
• Total | 5,851 |
• Density | 550/km2 (1,400/sq mi) |
Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
• Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
Postal code | 8111 |
Area code | 03124 |
Vehicle registration | GU |
Website | www.gemeinde-judendorf-strassengel.at |
Judendorf-Straßengel is a former municipality in the district of Graz-Umgebung in the Austrian state of Styria. Since the 2015 Styria municipal structural reform, it is part of the municipality Gratwein-Straßengel.[2]
Geography
The town is located a few kilometres north of Graz on the right bank of the Mur river.[3]
History
The town was first mentioned in the year AD 860 as Strazinolum.[3]
Sights
The fourteenth century Gothic Pilgrimage Church Maria Straßengel that stands on a hill overlooking the town was constructed between 1346 and 1355, and contains an important high altar.[3]
Economy
The town also has a rehab clinic, a chemical plant, and a punching tool factory.[3]
Tourism
Straßengel attracts 23,774 overnight stays in tourism. Plankenwarth Castle is located nearby.[3]
References
- ↑ Statistik Austria - Bevölkerung zu Jahresbeginn 2002-2016 nach Gemeinden (Gebietsstand 1.1.2016) for Judendorf-Straßengel.
- ↑ Die neue Gemeindestruktur der Steiermark
- 1 2 3 4 5 "Judendorf-Straßengel". Encyclopedia of Austria. Retrieved 13 October 2013.