Theresienfeld

Theresienfeld

Coat of arms
Theresienfeld

Location within Austria

Coordinates: 47°51′N 16°15′E / 47.850°N 16.250°E / 47.850; 16.250Coordinates: 47°51′N 16°15′E / 47.850°N 16.250°E / 47.850; 16.250
Country Austria
State Lower Austria
District Wiener Neustadt-Land
Government
  Mayor Theodor Schilcher (SPÖ)
Area
  Total 11.47 km2 (4.43 sq mi)
Elevation 282 m (925 ft)
Population (1 January 2016)[1]
  Total 3,215
  Density 280/km2 (730/sq mi)
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
  Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 2604
Area code 02622
Vehicle registration WB
Website www.theresienfeld.gv.at

Theresienfeld is a town in the Wiener Neustadt-Land district of Lower Austria, in eastern Austria. It lies 5 km (3 miles) north of Wiener Neustadt, in the southern part of the Vienna Basin. Of its 11.47 km2 area, 3.40% is forested.[2]

Population

Historical population
YearPop.±%
19711,115    
19811,518+36.1%
19911,963+29.3%
20012,490+26.8%
20052,703+8.6%
20112,884+6.7%

History

Theresienfeld was founded in 1763 by Empress Maria Theresa, for the agricultural development of the area.

Economy and education

In 2011, there were 169 non-agricultural jobs in the municipality, and 14 agriculturally and forestry related companies. 109 persons were unemployed.[2]

Theresienfeld has two kindergartens, a primary school, and a vocational school.[3]

References

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