| Fürstenfeld | |
| Coat of arms | Location |
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| Administration | |
| Country |  Austria |
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| State | Styria |
| District | Fürstenfeld |
| Mayor | Werner Gutzwar (ÖVP) |
| Basic statistics | |
| Area | 15.16 km2 (5.9 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 276 m (906 ft) |
| Population | 5,986 (31 December 2005) |
| - Density | 395 /km² (1,023 /sq mi) |
| Other information | |
| Time zone | CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2) |
| Licence plate | FF |
| Postal code | 8280 |
| Area codes | +43 3382 |
| Website | www.fuerstenfeld.at |
Fürstenfeld (Hungarian: Fölöstöm) is a town and a district in southeastern Austria. It is situated within the Austrian federal state of Styria
According to the 2005 census, Fürstenfeld has 5,986 citizens within its communal area, the larger urban area of Fürstenfeld includes approximately 20% more citizens.
Fürstenfeld was founded around 1170 as a fortress and received its town charter in 1215. Today it is known for its schools, middle-sized industry, and vicinity to several thermal spas (Loipersdorf, Blumau, Stegersbach).
International relations
Twin towns — Sister cities
Fürstenfeld is twinned with:
External links
- Official website of Fürstenfeld (German) / (English) / (Hungarian)
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