Kirchberg Ob Der Donau
Kirchberg ob der Donau is a municipality in Rohrbach, Austria.
Notable events
On 28 October 2024, the municipality's mayor Franz Hofer was shot and killed in Altenfelden following a dispute over hunting rights.
Population
Year | Pop. | ±% |
---|---|---|
1869 | 1,178 | — |
1880 | 1,268 | +7.6% |
1890 | 1,290 | +1.7% |
1900 | 1,163 | −9.8% |
1910 | 1,233 | +6.0% |
1923 | 1,266 | +2.7% |
1934 | 1,232 | −2.7% |
1939 | 1,191 | −3.3% |
1951 | 1,117 | −6.2% |
1961 | 1,047 | −6.3% |
1971 | 1,116 | +6.6% |
1981 | 1,115 | −0.1% |
1991 | 1,108 | −0.6% |
2001 | 1,123 | +1.4% |
2011 | 1,084 | −3.5% |
2015 | 1,048 | −3.3% |
Landmarks
In 2020, a new observation tower "Donau am Berg" was built 10 minutes from the town center. Formally opened in July 2021, it has 103 steps leading up to a 26-meter-high platform, offering views of the Danube valley, the Sauwald forest, and the Mühlviertel.
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.
- ^ Otto, Claudia (28 October 2024). "Austrian mayor shot dead with suspect on the run, police say". CNN. Atlanta. Retrieved 28 October 2024.
- ^ "AUSSICHTSTURM 'DONAU AM BERG'". Kirchberg ob der Donau (in German). Retrieved 8 June 2024.
- ^ Gahleitner, Martina (12 July 2021). "Dem neuen Turm zu Ehren: Feierstunde am Burgstall". Tips Rohrbach (in German). Retrieved 8 June 2024.
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