Frastanz
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
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 1869 | 1,664 | — |
| 1880 | 1,580 | −5.0% |
| 1890 | 1,814 | +14.8% |
| 1900 | 2,021 | +11.4% |
| 1910 | 2,364 | +17.0% |
| 1923 | 2,111 | −10.7% |
| 1934 | 2,572 | +21.8% |
| 1939 | 2,836 | +10.3% |
| 1951 | 3,530 | +24.5% |
| 1961 | 4,221 | +19.6% |
| 1971 | 5,174 | +22.6% |
| 1981 | 5,413 | +4.6% |
| 1991 | 5,881 | +8.6% |
| 2001 | 6,214 | +5.7% |
| 2011 | 6,153 | −1.0% |
Transport
Frastanz railway station is on the main west–east route connecting the Vorarlberg railway line (Vorarlbergbahn) in the directions of Bregenz and Bludenz, continuing eastward over the Arlberg Railway line to Innsbruck and beyond. The train system is operated by the Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB), including regional train services of Vorarlberg S-Bahn.
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.
References
- ^ "Dauersiedlungsraum der Gemeinden Politischen Bezirke und Bundesländer - Gebietsstand 1.1.2018". Statistics Austria. Retrieved 10 March 2019.
- ^ "Einwohnerzahl 1.1.2018 nach Gemeinden mit Status, Gebietsstand 1.1.2018". Statistics Austria. Retrieved 9 March 2019.
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