Dorfbeuern (Central Bavarian: Dorfbeian) is a municipality in the district of Salzburg-Umgebung in the state of Salzburg in Austria.

Dorfbeuern
Dorfbeian
Flag of Dorfbeuern
Coat of arms of Dorfbeuern
Dorfbeuern is located in Austria
Dorfbeuern
Dorfbeuern
Location within Austria
Coordinates: 48°01′00″N 13°01′00″E / 48.01667°N 13.01667°E / 48.01667; 13.01667
CountryAustria
StateSalzburg
DistrictSalzburg-Umgebung
Government
 • MayorAdolf Hinterhauser (ÖVP)
Area
 • Total14.6 km2 (5.6 sq mi)
Elevation
471 m (1,545 ft)
Population
 (2018-01-01)[2]
 • Total1,547
 • Density110/km2 (270/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
5152
Area code06274
Vehicle registrationSL
Websitewww.dorfbeuern.salzburg.at

Geography edit

 
Michaelbeuern Abbey

Dorfbeuern is situated in the district Salzburg-Umgebung, 30 km north of Salzburg on the boundary with Upper Austria.

The municipality consist of Dorfbeuern, Michaelbeuern and Vorau and some small hamlets.

Sights edit

The economic and cultural center of Dorfbeuern is Michaelbeuern Abbey, a Benedictine Abbey founded in the 8th century. The Abbey runs a school for pupils from 10 to 14 years (Hauptschule) following a tradition going back to the 13th century, when a school in the abbey was first mentioned.

Politics edit

The local council consists of 13 members, 10 from the conservative ÖVP and 3 from the SPÖ (Labour). The mayor of Dorfbeuern is Adolf Hinterhauser (ÖVP).

References edit

  1. ^ "Dauersiedlungsraum der Gemeinden Politischen Bezirke und Bundesländer - Gebietsstand 1.1.2018". Statistics Austria. Retrieved 10 March 2019.
  2. ^ "Einwohnerzahl 1.1.2018 nach Gemeinden mit Status, Gebietsstand 1.1.2018". Statistics Austria. Retrieved 9 March 2019.