Aspang-Markt

47°33′N 16°5′E / 47.550°N 16.083°E / 47.550; 16.083CountryAustriaStateLower AustriaDistrictNeunkirchenGovernment • MayorDoris FaustmannArea • Total5.2 km² (2.0 sq mi)Elevation498 m (1,634 ft)Population • Total1,816 • Density350/km² (900/sq mi)Time zoneUTC+1 (CET) • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)Postal codeArea code02642Websitewww.aspangmarkt.at

Aspang-Markt is a market town in Lower Austria in Austria.

Geography

Aspang-Markt is situated in the region Bucklige Welt submontane of the Wechsel mountain (1,743 m). It is completely surrounded by Aspangberg-St. Peter.

History

The village was first documentary mentioned in 1220. The importance grew with the development of the road over the Wechsel Pass.

Population

Historical population

Year	Pop.	±%
1869	1,021	—
1880	1,158	+13.4%
1890	1,154	−0.3%
1900	1,313	+13.8%
1910	2,105	+60.3%
1923	2,199	+4.5%
1934	2,356	+7.1%
1939	2,344	−0.5%
1951	2,518	+7.4%
1961	2,359	−6.3%
1971	2,316	−1.8%
1981	2,094	−9.6%
1991	2,041	−2.5%
2001	1,981	−2.9%
2011	1,797	−9.3%

Politics

Of the 19 seats on the municipal council, the ÖVP has 15 and the SPÖ 4.

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