Litzelsdorf

Litzelsdorf (Hungarian: Lődös, Croatian: Licištrof) is a town in the district of Oberwart in the Austrian state of Burgenland.

Litzelsdorf
Municipal office
Municipal office
Coat of arms of Litzelsdorf
Location within Oberwart district
Location within Oberwart district
Litzelsdorf is located in Austria
Litzelsdorf
Litzelsdorf
Location within Austria
Coordinates: 47°13′N 16°10′E
CountryAustria
StateBurgenland
DistrictOberwart
Government
  MayorPeter Fassl (ÖVP)
Area
  Total13.88 km2 (5.36 sq mi)
Elevation
292 m (958 ft)
Population
 (2018-01-01)[2]
  Total1,181
  Density85/km2 (220/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
7532
Websitewww.litzelsdorf.at

Geography

The small town is located in the south of Burgenland.

History

The town of Litzelsdorf along with the whole Burgenland belonged to the Western part of the Kingdom of Hungary until 1920/21, and its official name was Lődös. After World War I Burgenland was awarded to the newly formed Republic of Austria as a result of the Treaties of St. Germain and Trianon. Since 1921 Litzelsdorf belongs to the newly formed state of Burgenland.

Population

Historical population
YearPop.±%
18691,333    
18801,528+14.6%
18901,729+13.2%
19001,956+13.1%
19101,888−3.5%
19231,709−9.5%
19341,618−5.3%
19391,313−18.9%
19511,259−4.1%
19611,092−13.3%
19711,155+5.8%
19811,151−0.3%
19911,156+0.4%
20011,151−0.4%
20111,144−0.6%

Politics

The current mayor of Litzelsdorf is Peter Fassl (Austrian People's Party = ÖVP) and the vice mayor is Martin Gerbafczits (Social Democratic Party of Austria = SPÖ).

Coat of arms

The coat of arms is coloured in blue and gold and divided into 3 parts. The first part is blue and shows a golden triangle with rays. This is a symbol for the trinity – and a column has been built a long time ago as a sign of adoring trinity. In the second part, which is colored in gold, a blue gear wheel can be seen and in the last part, coloured in blue ears (botany) can be seen. These are symbols for trade and agriculture. coats of arms

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