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Ottakring
16th District of Vienna
Coat of arms of Ottakring
Coat of arms
Location of the district within Vienna
Location of the district within Vienna
Country Austria
City Vienna
Area
 • Total 8.67 km2 (3.35 sq mi)
Population
 (2016-01-01)
 • Total 102,580
 • Density 11,832/km2 (30,644/sq mi)
Postal code
A-1160
Address of
District Office
Richard-Wagner-Platz 19
A-1164 Wien
Website www.wien.gv.at/ottakring/
Ottakring-1892
First map of Ottakring, 1892
Ottakring Neues Zentrum 16032005
The new center of Ottakring

Ottakring is a lively part of Vienna, the capital city of Austria. It is known as the 16th district of Vienna. This area was created in 1893 by combining two older villages: Ottakring and Neulerchenfeld.

You can reach the center of Vienna from Ottakring in about 15 minutes by subway. It's a great place to live and explore!

How Many People Live in Ottakring?

The number of people living in Ottakring has changed over time. In 1910, a very long time ago, about 179,000 people called Ottakring home.

However, by 2006, the population had decreased to about 94,000 people. Today, in 2016, there are about 102,580 residents.

Famous People from Ottakring

Many interesting people have come from Ottakring. One famous person was Josef Weinheber, a well-known writer.

Another important figure is Michael Häupl. He served as the mayor of Vienna for many years.

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