Schwarzenbach, Lower Austria

Schwarzenbach
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Coat of arms of Schwarzenbach
Schwarzenbach is located in Austria
Schwarzenbach
Schwarzenbach
Location within Austria
Coordinates: 47°38′N 16°21′E / 47.633°N 16.350°E / 47.633; 16.350
CountryAustria
StateLower Austria
DistrictWiener Neustadt-Land
Government
 • MayorBernd Rehberger (SPÖ)
Area
 • Total
22.32 km2 (8.62 sq mi)
Elevation
383 m (1,257 ft)
Population
 (2018-01-01)[2]
 • Total
941
 • Density42/km2 (110/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
2803
Area code02645
Vehicle registrationWB
Websitewww.schwarzenbach.gv.at

Schwarzenbach is a town in the Wiener Neustadt-Land district, Lower Austria, Austria. 48.22 percent of the municipality is forested. The area is divided into two districts: Schwarzenbach and Schwarzenbach (Zerstreut), the latter comprising the scattered settlements around the main village. There are 33 non-agricultural companies. 463 persons are employed. The activity rate in 2001 was 41.34%.

Population

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Historical population
YearPop.±%
19711,212—    
19811,226+1.2%
19911,228+0.2%
20011,144−6.8%

History

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An old Celtic settlement dating back to the 1st and the 2nd centuries has been excavated since 1992. The findings there show that the community was of great social and political importance.

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.