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Place in Vorarlberg, Austria
Frastanz
View of the town
View of the town
Coat of arms of Frastanz
Coat of arms
Location in the district
Location in the district
Frastanz is located in Austria
Frastanz
Frastanz
Location within Austria
Coordinates: 47°13â€Č12″N 09°37â€Č12″E / 47.22000°N 9.62000°E / 47.22000; 9.62000
CountryAustria
StateVorarlberg
DistrictFeldkirch
Government
 â€ą MayorWalter Gohm
Area
 â€ą Total32.3 km (12.5 sq mi)
Elevation510 m (1,670 ft)
Population
 â€ą Total6,434
 â€ą Density200/km (520/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 â€ą Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
6820
Area code05522
Vehicle registrationFK
Websitewww.frastanz.at

Frastanz is a market town in the district of Feldkirch in the westernmost Austrian state of Vorarlberg. In former times it was known for its production of tobacco.

Geography※

Frastanz is located 510 meters above sea level. It is 32.25 km in area. 61.2% of the area are wooded.

History※

In ancient times, Frastanz was situated on a Roman Road. It was also the site of the Battle of Frastanz in 1499.

Population※

Historical population
YearPop.±%
18691,664—    
18801,580−5.0%
18901,814+14.8%
19002,021+11.4%
19102,364+17.0%
19232,111−10.7%
19342,572+21.8%
19392,836+10.3%
19513,530+24.5%
19614,221+19.6%
19715,174+22.6%
19815,413+4.6%
19915,881+8.6%
20016,214+5.7%
20116,153−1.0%

Politics※

The local council consists of 27 members, with representatives of five political parties: The Austrian People's Party, the Green Party, the Freedom Party of Austria, the Social Democratic Party of Austria, and the Free Citizens' List. The current mayor is Walter Gohm.

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