Neunkirchen, Austria

Neunkirchen, Austria
Neunkirchen
Coat of arms of Neunkirchen
Neunkirchen is located in Austria
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Neunkirchen
Country Austria
State Lower Austria
District Neunkirchen
Mayor Herbert Osterbauer
Area 20.28 km2 (8 sq mi)
Elevation 371 m  (1217 ft)
Population 12,323 (1 January 2011)[1]
 - Density 608 /km² (1,574 /sq mi)
Time zone CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2)
Postal code 2620
Area code 02635
Website www.neunkirchen.gv.at

Coordinates: 47°44′0″N 16°5′0″E / 47.733333°N 16.083333°E / 47.733333; 16.083333

Neunkirchen's Hauptplatz

Neunkirchen is the capital of the district of Neunkirchen in the Austrian state of Lower Austria. As of 2004 it has a population of 11,562.

It was first mentioned in 1094 as "Niuwenchirgun". The town was given city status in 1920.

Notable inhabitants

  • Anton Burger, Commandant of Theresienstadt concentration camp, Nazi war criminal, born in Neunkirchen.
  • Alfons Maria Stickler, Austrian prelate, was born in Neunkirchen.

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