Lanzenkirchen

Lanzenkirchen

Coat of arms
Lanzenkirchen

Location within Austria

Coordinates: 47°44′50″N 16°14′50″E / 47.74722°N 16.24722°E / 47.74722; 16.24722Coordinates: 47°44′50″N 16°14′50″E / 47.74722°N 16.24722°E / 47.74722; 16.24722
Country Austria
State Lower Austria
District Wiener Neustadt-Land
Government
  Mayor Bernhard Karnthaler (ÖVP)
Area
  Total 29.80 km2 (11.51 sq mi)
Elevation 298 m (978 ft)
Population (1 January 2014)[1]
  Total 3,857
  Density 130/km2 (340/sq mi)
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
  Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 2821
Area code 02627
Vehicle registration WB
Website www.lanzenkirchen.gv.at

Lanzenkirchen is a market town in the district of Wiener Neustadt-Land in the Austrian state of Lower Austria.

Geography

Lanzenkirchen is situated on the river Leitha, south of the city Wiener Neustadt, at the foot of the Rosaliengebirge mountain range. The municipality consists of the 5 Katastralgemeinden Lanzenkirchen, Frohsdorf, Haderswörth, Kleinwolkersdorf and Ofenbach.

History

Origin of the place names in Lanzenkirchen

Lanzenkirchen: The name comes from a German settler who built a church. His name was Anzo or Lanzo. The name Lanzenkirchen was first mentioned in 1130.

Frohsdorf: The original name was Krottendorf because many toads (German: Kröten) were found in the water-rich area. It became Froschdorf in the 17th century (German: Frosch means "frog"). Its present name has been used since the beginning of the 19th century.

Haderswörth: This name means "river island of Hadurich".

Kleinwolkersdorf: Until around 1800 the village was known as Wolfkersdorf, meaning "village of Wolfkers".

Ofenbach: The place was originally known as Quenbach. The origin of the name Ofenbach is unknown.

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