Wienerwald, Austria facts for kids
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Wienerwald
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Country | Austria | |
State | Lower Austria | |
District | Mödling | |
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• Total | 48.17 km2 (18.60 sq mi) | |
Elevation | 340 m (1,120 ft) | |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
Postal code |
2392
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Area code | 02238 | |
Website | http://www.gemeinde-wienerwald.at/ |
Wienerwald (pronounced VEE-ner-vald) is a municipality, which is like a small town or local government area, located in Austria. It's found in the Mödling district, which is part of the state of Lower Austria. The town gets its name from the famous Wienerwald forest, also known as the Vienna Woods, which surrounds it.
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Villages of Wienerwald
The municipality of Wienerwald is made up of several smaller villages. These villages are like neighborhoods that together form the larger town.
- Ameisbühel
- Buchelbach
- Dornbach
- Festleiten
- Grub
- Gruberau
- Lindenhof
- Rohrberg
- Sittendorf
- Stangau
- Sulz im Wienerwald
- Vogelgraben
- Wöglerin
Population Changes in Wienerwald
The population of a place tells us how many people live there. Wienerwald has seen its population grow over the years. This table shows how many people lived in Wienerwald during different census years.
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Year | Pop. | ±% |
1971 | 1,381 | — |
1981 | 1,553 | +12.5% |
1991 | 1,996 | +28.5% |
2001 | 2,409 | +20.7% |
2011 | 2,479 | +2.9% |
Interesting Places to See
Wienerwald has some cool places to visit, including a historic castle.
Wildegg Castle
One of the main sights in Wienerwald is Wildegg Castle, located in the village of Sittendorf. Castles like this often have a long history and are interesting to explore.