Judendorf-Straßengel
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Location within Graz-Umgebung district
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| Country | Austria |
| State | Styria |
| District | Graz-Umgebung |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Harald Mulle (SPÖ) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 10.61 km2 (4.10 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 380 m (1,250 ft) |
| Population (1 January 2014)[1] | |
| • Total | 5,851 |
| • Density | 550/km2 (1,400/sq mi) |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
| Postal code | 8111 |
| Area code | 03124 |
| Vehicle registration | GU |
| Website | www.gemeinde-judendorf-strassengel.at |
Judendorf-Straßengel is a municipality in the district of Graz-Umgebung in the Austrian state of Styria.
Geography
The town is located a few kilometres north of Graz on the right bank of the Mur river.[2]
History
The town was first mentioned in the year AD 860 as Strazinolum.[2]
Sights
The fourteenth century Gothic Pilgrimage Church Maria Straßengel that stands on a hill overlooking the town was constructed between 1346 and 1355, and contains an important high altar.[2]
Economy
The town also has a clinic for internal illnesses, a chemical plant, and a punching tool factory.[2]
Tourism
Straßengel attracts 23,774 overnight stays in tourism. Plankenwarth Castle is located nearby.[2]
References
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