Waldhausen im Strudengau

Waldhausen im Strudengau (Central Bavarian: Woidhausn im Strudngau) is a municipality in the district of Perg in the Austrian state of Upper Austria.

Waldhausen im Strudengau
Woidhausn im Strudngau
Coat of arms of Waldhausen im Strudengau
Waldhausen im Strudengau is located in Austria
Waldhausen im Strudengau
Waldhausen im Strudengau
Location within Austria
Coordinates: 48°16′39″N 14°57′00″E
CountryAustria
StateUpper Austria
DistrictPerg
Government
  MayorFranz Gassner (ÖVP)
Area
  Total46.85 km2 (18.09 sq mi)
Elevation
470 m (1,540 ft)
Population
 (2018-01-01)[2]
  Total2,870
  Density61/km2 (160/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
4391
Area code07260
Vehicle registrationPE
Websitewww.waldhausen.at

Geography

Waldhausen lies in the Mühlviertel. It was originally a part of Bavaria. About 52 percent of the municipality is forest, and 44 percent is farmland.

Personalities

  • Konrad von Waldhausen (1320/1325–1369), early religious reformer.

Another famous person born here is Josef Hader, one of Austria's most renowned actors and comedians.

Population

Historical population
YearPop.±%
20072,957    
20142,860−3.3%
20152,899+1.4%

References


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