Theresienfeld

Theresienfeld is a town in the Wiener Neustadt-Land district of Lower Austria, in eastern Austria. It lies 5 km (3 miles) north of Wiener Neustadt, in the southern part of the Vienna Basin. Of its 11.47 km2 area, 3.40% is forested.[3]

Theresienfeld
Municipal office and the Holy Cross Church
Municipal office and the Holy Cross Church
Coat of arms of Theresienfeld
Theresienfeld is located in Austria
Theresienfeld
Theresienfeld
Location within Austria
Coordinates: 47°51′N 16°15′E
CountryAustria
StateLower Austria
DistrictWiener Neustadt-Land
Government
  MayorIngrid Klauninger (SPÖ)
Area
  Total11.44 km2 (4.42 sq mi)
Elevation
282 m (925 ft)
Population
 (2018-01-01)[2]
  Total3,485
  Density300/km2 (790/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
2604
Area code02622
Vehicle registrationWB
Websitewww.theresienfeld.gv.at

Population

Historical population
YearPop.±%
19711,115    
19811,518+36.1%
19911,963+29.3%
20012,490+26.8%
20052,703+8.6%
20112,884+6.7%

History

Theresienfeld was founded in 1763 by Empress Maria Theresa, for the agricultural development of the area.

Economy and education

In 2011, there were 169 non-agricultural jobs in the municipality, and 14 agriculturally and forestry related companies. 109 persons were unemployed.[3]

Theresienfeld has two kindergartens, a primary school, and a vocational school.[4]

References

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