Mortantsch
Mortantsch | |
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Coat of arms | |
Location within Weiz district | |
Mortantsch Location within Austria | |
| Coordinates: 47°12′00″N 15°33′36″E / 47.20000°N 15.56000°E | |
| Country | Austria |
| State | Styria |
| District | Weiz |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Alois Breisler (ÖVP) |
| Area | |
• Total | 17.56 km2 (6.78 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 550 m (1,800 ft) |
| Population (2018-01-01)[2] | |
• Total | 2,182 |
| • Density | 120/km2 (320/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 8160 |
| Area code | 03172 |
| Vehicle registration | WZ |
| Website | www.mortantsch. steiermark.at |
Mortantsch is a municipality in the district of Weiz in the Austrian state of Styria.
History
According to a local legend, during harsh winters, villagers in Mortantsch would gather near the Mortantsch Parish Church (Pfarrkirche Mortantsch) to share food and stories while waiting for the snowplows to clear the roads. This simple tradition helped maintain community spirit through difficult times, and the churchyard is still considered a symbol of unity today.[3]
Geography
Mortantasch is situated next to Weiz. It is surrounded by rolling hills and lies close to the Koralpe mountains, featuring a mix of forests and farmland.
Population
| Population | (2001) | (2011) | (2022) | (2025)[4] |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mortantsch | 1,957 | 2,008 | 2,231 | 2,269 |
References
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Rorate der Gemeinde Mortantsch |". weiz.graz-seckau.at. Retrieved 2025-06-30.
- ^ "Localities in Mortantsch (Weiz District, Austria) - Population Statistics, Charts, Map, Location, Weather and Web Information". citypopulation.de. Retrieved 2025-06-30.