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Litzelsdorf

Coordinates: 47°13′N 16°10′E / 47.217°N 16.167°E / 47.217; 16.167
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Litzelsdorf
Municipal office
Municipal office
Coat of arms of Litzelsdorf
Location within Oberwart district
Location within Oberwart district
Litzelsdorf is located in Austria
Litzelsdorf
Litzelsdorf
Location within Austria
Coordinates: 47°13′N 16°10′E / 47.217°N 16.167°E / 47.217; 16.167
CountryAustria
StateBurgenland
DistrictOberwart
Government
 • MayorPeter Fassl (ÖVP)
Area
 • Total13.88 km2 (5.36 sq mi)
Elevation
292 m (958 ft)
Population
 (2018-01-01)[2]
 • Total1,181
 • Density85/km2 (220/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
7532
Websitewww.litzelsdorf.at

Litzelsdorf (Hungarian: Lődös, Croatian: Licištrof) is a town in the district of Oberwart in the Austrian state of Burgenland.

Geography

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The small town is located in the south of Burgenland.

History

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The town of Litzelsdorf along with the whole Burgenland belonged to the Western part of the Kingdom of Hungary until 1920/21, and its official name was Lődös. After World War I Burgenland was awarded to the newly formed Republic of Austria as a result of the Treaties of St. Germain and Trianon. Since 1921 Litzelsdorf belongs to the newly formed state of Burgenland.

Population

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Historical population
YearPop.±%
18691,333—    
18801,528+14.6%
18901,729+13.2%
19001,956+13.1%
19101,888−3.5%
19231,709−9.5%
19341,618−5.3%
19391,313−18.9%
19511,259−4.1%
19611,092−13.3%
19711,155+5.8%
19811,151−0.3%
19911,156+0.4%
20011,151−0.4%
20111,144−0.6%

Politics

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The current mayor of Litzelsdorf is Peter Fassl (Austrian People's Party = ÖVP) and the vice mayor is Martin Gerbafczits (Social Democratic Party of Austria = SPÖ).

Coat of arms

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The coat of arms is coloured in blue and gold and divided into 3 parts. The first part is blue and shows a golden triangle with rays. This is a symbol for the trinity – and a column has been built a long time ago as a sign of adoring trinity. In the second part, which is colored in gold, a blue gear wheel can be seen and in the last part, coloured in blue ears (botany) can be seen. These are symbols for trade and agriculture. coats of arms

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.
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