Judendorf-Straßengel is a former municipality in the district of Graz-Umgebung in the Austrian state of Styria. Since the 2015 Styria municipal structural reform, it is part of the municipality Gratwein-Straßengel.[2]

Judendorf-Straßengel
Location within Graz-Umgebung district
Judendorf-Straßengel Location within Austria
Coordinates: 47°06′46″N 15°20′04″E
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 2016)[1]
• Total	5,851
• Density	550/km2 (1,400/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code	8111
Area code	03124
Vehicle registration	GU
Website	www.gemeinde-judendorf-strassengel.at

Geography

The town is located a few kilometres north of Graz on the right bank of the Mur river.[3]

History

The town was first mentioned in the year AD 860 as Strazinolum.[3]

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.[3]

Economy

The town also has a rehab clinic, a chemical plant, and a punching tool factory.[3]

Tourism

Straßengel attracts 23,774 overnight stays in tourism. Plankenwarth Castle is located nearby.[3]

References

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