Kirchbach, Carinthia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Kirchbach
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Thurnhof Castle
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 Kirchbach
Location in Austria
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| Country | Austria | |
| State | Carinthia | |
| District | Hermagor | |
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| • Total | 99.02 km2 (38.23 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 640 m (2,100 ft) | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| Postal code |
9632
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| Area code | 0 42 84 | |
| Vehicle registration | HE | |
| Website | https://www.kirchbach.gv.at/ | |
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Kirchbach is a small market town in Austria. It is located in the Hermagor district within the state of Carinthia. The town's name in Slovenian is Cirkno.
Geography of Kirchbach
Kirchbach is found in a beautiful valley called the upper Gailtal valley. This valley is surrounded by two mountain ranges. To the north, you'll find the Gailtal Alps. To the south are the Carnic Alps, which also form the border with Italy. The town sits at an elevation of about 640 meters (2,100 feet) above sea level.
Life in Kirchbach
As of 2018, Kirchbach had a population of around 2,500 people. The town covers an area of about 99 square kilometers (38 square miles). The mayor of Kirchbach is Hermann Jantschgi. He is a member of the Freedom Party of Austria (FPÖ).
Images for kids
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Thurnhof Castle, a historic building in Kirchbach.
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The official coat of arms for Kirchbach.
