Markgrafneusiedl

Markgrafneusiedl is a town in the district of Gänserndorf in the Austrian state of Lower Austria.

Markgrafneusiedl
Aerial view of Markgrafneusiedl
Aerial view of Markgrafneusiedl
Coat of arms of Markgrafneusiedl
Markgrafneusiedl is located in Austria
Markgrafneusiedl
Markgrafneusiedl
Location within Austria
Coordinates: 48°16′N 16°37′E
CountryAustria
StateLower Austria
DistrictGänserndorf
Government
  MayorErwin Hrabal
Area
  Total19.82 km2 (7.65 sq mi)
Elevation
154 m (505 ft)
Population
 (2018-01-01)[2]
  Total832
  Density42/km2 (110/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
2282
Area code02248

During the battle of Wagram the town formed the left flank of the Austrian position, and it fell to the French after heavy fighting between IV Austrian Corps and the French III Corps.

Geography

Markgrafneusiedl lies east of Vienna and southeast of Deutsch-Wagram in the Marchfeld, which is part of the Weinviertels. About 8.07 percent of the municipality is forested.

References

Parish church



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