Frastanz

Infobox Ort in Österreich
Art = Marktgemeinde
Name = Frastanz
Wappen = Wappen_at_frastanz.pnglat_deg = 47 | lat_min = 13 | lat_sec = 12
lon_deg = 09 | lon_min = 37 | lon_sec = 12
Bundesland = Vorarlberg
Bezirk = Feldkirch
Höhe = 510
Fläche = 32.25
Einwohner = 6296
Stand = 2007-08-01
PLZ = 6820
Vorwahl = 05522
Kfz = FK
Gemeindekennziffer = 8 04 05
NUTS = AT342
Straße = Sägenplatz 1
Website = [http://www.frastanz.at www.frastanz.at]
Bürgermeister = Eugen Gabriel
Partei =
Gemeinderatanzahl = 27
Gemeinderat = 15 ÖVP, 8 SPÖ, 4 FPÖ
Wahljahr = 2005

Frastanz is a market town in the Feldkirch district, in Vorarlberg, Austria. It used to be known for its production of tobacco.

Geography

Frastanz is located on the western border of Austria, at 510 meters above sea level. It is 32,25 square km in area. 61.2% of the area is wooded.

History

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

Demographics Evolution

*1971: 5,174 people
*1981: 5,413 people
*1991: 5,881 people
*2001: 6,214 people

Politics

The local council consists of 27 members. Fifteen seats belong to the Austrian People's Party, 8 belong to the Social Democratic Party of Austria, and 4 belong to the Freedom Party of Austria. The current mayor is Eugen Gabriel.

External links

* [http://www.frastanz.at/ Official Website]