Theresienfeld is a town in the Wiener Neustadt-Land district of Lower Austria, in eastern Austria. It lies 5 km (3 miles) north of Wiener Neustadt, in the southern part of the Vienna Basin. Of its 11.47 km2 area, 3.40% is forested.[3]

Theresienfeld
Municipal office and the Holy Cross Church
Municipal office and the Holy Cross Church
Coat of arms of Theresienfeld
Theresienfeld is located in Austria
Theresienfeld
Theresienfeld
Location within Austria
Coordinates: 47°51′N 16°15′E / 47.850°N 16.250°E / 47.850; 16.250
CountryAustria
StateLower Austria
DistrictWiener Neustadt-Land
Government
 • MayorIngrid Klauninger (SPÖ)
Area
 • Total11.44 km2 (4.42 sq mi)
Elevation
282 m (925 ft)
Population
 (2018-01-01)[2]
 • Total3,485
 • Density300/km2 (790/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
2604
Area code02622
Vehicle registrationWB
Websitewww.theresienfeld.gv.at

Population

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Historical population
YearPop.±%
19711,115—    
19811,518+36.1%
19911,963+29.3%
20012,490+26.8%
20052,703+8.6%
20112,884+6.7%

History

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Theresienfeld was founded in 1763 by Empress Maria Theresa, for the agricultural development of the area.

Economy and education

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In 2011, there were 169 non-agricultural jobs in the municipality, and 14 agriculturally and forestry related companies. 109 persons were unemployed.[3]

Theresienfeld has two kindergartens, a primary school, and a vocational school.[4]

References

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  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.
  3. ^ a b Statistical data[permanent dead link]
  4. ^ Schools in Theresienfeld
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