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  • 21 Aug, 2019

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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

Historical population
YearPop.±%
18691,178—    
18801,268+7.6%
18901,290+1.7%
19001,163−9.8%
19101,233+6.0%
19231,266+2.7%
19341,232−2.7%
19391,191−3.3%
19511,117−6.2%
19611,047−6.3%
19711,116+6.6%
19811,115−0.1%
19911,108−0.6%
20011,123+1.4%
20111,084−3.5%
20151,048−3.3%







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

  1. ^ "Dauersiedlungsraum der Gemeinden Politischen Bezirke und Bundesländer - Gebietsstand 1.1.2018". Statistics Austria. Retrieved 10 March 2019.
  2. ^ "Einwohnerzahl 1.1.2018 nach Gemeinden mit Status, Gebietsstand 1.1.2018". Statistics Austria. Retrieved 9 March 2019.
  3. ^ Otto, Claudia (28 October 2024). "Austrian mayor shot dead with suspect on the run, police say". CNN. Atlanta. Retrieved 28 October 2024.
  4. ^ "AUSSICHTSTURM 'DONAU AM BERG'". Kirchberg ob der Donau (in German). Retrieved 8 June 2024.
  5. ^ Gahleitner, Martina (12 July 2021). "Dem neuen Turm zu Ehren: Feierstunde am Burgstall". Tips Rohrbach (in German). Retrieved 8 June 2024.