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Coat of arms of Gnesau
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Gnesau is located in Austria
Gnesau
Gnesau
Location in Austria
Country Austria
State Carinthia
District Feldkirchen
Elevation
973 m (3,192 ft)
Population
 (2024)
 • Total 1,037
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
9563
Website www.gnesau.at

Gnesau is a small town located in the beautiful state of Carinthia in Austria. It's part of the Feldkirchen district. Gnesau is known for its peaceful setting in the mountains.

Geography of Gnesau

Gnesau is nestled in a lovely area called the upper Gurk valley. This valley is part of the Gurktal Alps, which are mountains in Austria. The town is about 973 meters (around 3,192 feet) above sea level.

The Gurk River

The Gurk River flows right through Gnesau. It travels from the northwest part of the town towards the southeast. Rivers like the Gurk are important for the local environment.

Rivers and Streams

Several smaller streams join the Gurk River in Gnesau. From the right side, you'll find the Haidenbach and the Kirchergrabenbach. From the left side, the Görzbach and the Peiningerbach flow into the Gurk. These smaller streams are called tributaries.

Life in Gnesau

Gnesau is a small community. As of 2024, about 1,037 people live there. This makes it a quiet place where people often know their neighbors.

Local Government

The town of Gnesau has a mayor who helps run things. The current mayor is Erich Stampfer. A mayor is like the leader of the town. They work to make sure the town's services run smoothly and that the community's needs are met.

Neighboring Towns

Gnesau is surrounded by other interesting towns in the region. These include Reichenau to the north and Albeck, Carinthia to the northeast. To the east, you'll find Steuerberg. To the southwest is Arriach, and to the south is Himmelberg.

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