Grafenbach-Sankt Valentin

Grafenbach-Sankt Valentin is a town in the district of Neunkirchen in the Austrian state of Lower Austria.

Grafenbach-St. Valentin
Coat of arms
Grafenbach-St. Valentin
Location within Austria
Coordinates: 47°41′N 16°0′E
CountryAustria
StateLower Austria
DistrictNeunkirchen
Government
  MayorSylivia Kogler (SPÖ)
Area
  Total13.9 km2 (5.4 sq mi)
Elevation
430 m (1,410 ft)
Population
 (2018-01-01)[2]
  Total2,264
  Density160/km2 (420/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
2632
Area code02630
Vehicle registrationNK
Websitewww.grafenbach.at

Geography

Grafenbach_St. Valtentin lies southwest of Ternitz in the Schwarzatal. It has an area of 13.9 km². 15.54% of its area is forested.

History

In ancient times, the municipality was part of the roman province of Noricum. There is a 9th century burial ground near grafenbach.

Population

Historical population
YearPop.±%
1869746    
1880895+20.0%
18901,198+33.9%
19001,466+22.4%
19101,755+19.7%
19231,698−3.2%
19341,762+3.8%
19391,786+1.4%
19511,746−2.2%
19611,856+6.3%
19712,003+7.9%
19811,969−1.7%
19912,233+13.4%
20012,303+3.1%
20112,248−2.4%

References



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