Traunkirchen

Traunkirchen

Coat of arms
Traunkirchen

Location within Austria

Coordinates: 47°50′45″N 13°47′39″E / 47.84583°N 13.79417°E / 47.84583; 13.79417Coordinates: 47°50′45″N 13°47′39″E / 47.84583°N 13.79417°E / 47.84583; 13.79417
Country Austria
State Upper Austria
District Gmunden
Government
  Mayor Christoph Schragl (ÖVP)
Area
  Total 18.3 km2 (7.1 sq mi)
Elevation 422 m (1,385 ft)
Population (1 January 2014)[1]
  Total 1,621
  Density 89/km2 (230/sq mi)
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
  Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 4801
Area code 07617
Vehicle registration GM
Website www.traunkirchen.at

Traunkirchen is a municipality on the Traunsee in the Austrian state of Upper Austria, Austria. The is known for the Fischerkanzel (Fisherman's Pulpit), located in the parish church, which was carved in 1753.

Tourism

There are lots of outdoor activities to do in Traunkirchen and Lake Traunsee - such as hiking, sailing, diving, skiing, swimming, and surfing.

Population

Historical population
YearPop.±%
19911,742    
20011,745+0.2%
20041,761+0.9%
20141,621−8.0%
20161,623+0.1%

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