Falkenstein, Lower Austria

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Falkenstein is a town in the district of Mistelbach in the Austrian state of Lower Austria.

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Falkenstein
Falkenstein
Location within Austria
Coordinates: 48°43′N 16°35′E
CountryAustria
StateLower Austria
DistrictMistelbach
Government
  MayorAlfred Schuster
Area
  Total19.17 km2 (7.40 sq mi)
Elevation
302 m (991 ft)
Population
 (2018-01-01)[2]
  Total457
  Density24/km2 (62/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
2162
Area code02554
Websitewww.falkenstein.gv.at
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It is home to Castle Falkenstein, a relatively intact castle ruin built in the 11th century. The ruin's German name is Burg Falkenstein ("Castle Falcon Stone").

Population

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Historical population
YearPop.±%
1971576    
1981482−16.3%
1991457−5.2%
2001468+2.4%
2011463−1.1%
2021488+5.4%
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