Neumarkt am Wallersee

Neumarkt am Wallersee is a town in the district of Salzburg-Umgebung in the state of Salzburg in Austria.

Neumarkt am Wallersee
Coat of arms
Neumarkt am Wallersee
Location within Austria
Coordinates: 47°56′43″N 13°13′29″E
CountryAustria
StateSalzburg
DistrictSalzburg-Umgebung
Government
  MayorEmmerich Riesner (ÖVP)
Area
  Total36.26 km2 (14.00 sq mi)
Elevation
552 m (1,811 ft)
Population
 (2018-01-01)[2]
  Total6,297
  Density170/km2 (450/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
5202
Area code06216
Vehicle registrationSL
Websitewww.neumarkt.at

Origins

The origins of the city are in 1240, with the Archbishop Erberhard II of Salzburg.

Population

Neumarkt am Wallersee has a population of 5,651 inhabitants.

Politics

The city council has 25 city councilors:

The city major is Emmerich Karl Riesner (ÖVP)

Equipments

  • Höhere Bundeslehranstalt für wirtschaftliche Berufe
  • Handelsakademie
  • Handelsschule
  • Fachschule
  • Polytechnische Schule
  • Hauptschule
  • Volksschulen

History

During the Napoleonic Wars, in December 1800, Neumarkt am Wallersee was the scene of a military action between the Austrian Army, fleeing after its major defeat in the Battle of Hohenlinden, and the pursuing French Army. The Austrians fared badly in this as in other engagements of this campaign.

See also

References

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