Diex (German pronunciation: [diə̯ks] ⓘ; Slovene: Djekše) is a town in the district of Völkermarkt in Austrian state of Carinthia. It is known for its Gothic fortified church on a hilltop.
Diex
Djekše | |
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 Coat of arms | |
  Diex Location within Austria | |
| Coordinates: 46°45′N 14°37′E / 46.750°N 14.617°E | |
| Country | Austria |
| State | Carinthia |
| District | Völkermarkt |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Anton Polessnig |
| Area | |
| • Total | 54.95 km2 (21.22 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,159 m (3,802 ft) |
| Population (2018-01-01)[2] | |
| • Total | 825 |
| • Density | 15/km2 (39/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 9103 |
| Area code | 04231 |
| Website | www.sonnenort-diex.at |
Geography edit
Diex lies in southeast Carinthia on the southern slope of the Saualpe high above the Jaun valley and the Lavant valley.
Population edit
| Village | Number of people 1991 | Percent of Slovenes 1991 | Percent of Slovenes 1951 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haimburgerberg / Vovbrška Gora | 177 | 24.9% | 86.9% |
| Bösenort / Hudi Kraj | 91 | 14.3% | 30.4% |
| Grossenegg / Tolsti Vrh | 53 | 17% | 96.3% |
| Grafenbach / Kneža | 130 | 10.8% | 12.3% |
References edit
- ^ "Dauersiedlungsraum der Gemeinden Politischen Bezirke und Bundesländer - Gebietsstand 1.1.2018". Statistics Austria. Retrieved 10 March 2019.
- ^ "Einwohnerzahl 1.1.2018 nach Gemeinden mit Status, Gebietsstand 1.1.2018". Statistics Austria. Retrieved 9 March 2019.
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