Neumarkt am Wallersee

Summary

Neumarkt am Wallersee is a town in the district of Salzburg-Umgebung in the state of Salzburg in Austria.

Neumarkt am Wallersee
Flag of Neumarkt am Wallersee
Coat of arms of Neumarkt am Wallersee
Neumarkt am Wallersee is located in Austria
Neumarkt am Wallersee
Neumarkt am Wallersee
Location within Austria
Coordinates: 47°56′43″N 13°13′29″E / 47.94528°N 13.22472°E / 47.94528; 13.22472
CountryAustria
StateSalzburg
DistrictSalzburg-Umgebung
Government
 • MayorAdolf Rieger (ÖVP)
Area
 • Total36.26 km2 (14.00 sq mi)
Elevation
552 m (1,811 ft)
Population
 (2018-01-01)[2]
 • Total6,297
 • Density170/km2 (450/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
5202
Area code06216
Vehicle registrationSL
Websitewww.neumarkt.at

Origins edit

The origins of the city are in 1240, with the Archbishop Erberhard II of Salzburg.

Population edit

Neumarkt am Wallersee has a population of 5,651 inhabitants.

Politics edit

The city council has 25 members:

Mayor is Emmerich Karl Riesner (ÖVP).[3]

Equipments edit

  • Höhere Bundeslehranstalt für wirtschaftliche Berufe
  • Handelsakademie
  • Handelsschule
  • Fachschule
  • Polytechnische Schule
  • Hauptschule
  • Volksschulen

History edit

During the Napoleonic Wars, in December 1800, Neumarkt am Wallersee was the scene of a military action between the Austrian Army, fleeing after its major defeat in the Battle of Hohenlinden, and the pursuing French Army. The Austrians fared badly in this as in other engagements of this campaign.

See also edit

References edit

  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.
  3. ^ "Bürgermeister" (in German). Stadtgemeinde Neumarkt am Wallersee. 2022. Retrieved 2022-01-22.

External links edit

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