Neunkirchen (German: [ˈnɔɪ̯nˌkɪʁçn̩] (listen)) is the capital of the district of Neunkirchen in the Austrian state of Lower Austria. As of 2020 it has a population of 12,721.

Neunkirchen
main square of Neunkirchen
Coat of arms
Neunkirchen Location within Austria
Coordinates: 47°44′N 16°5′E
Country	Austria
State	Lower Austria
District	Neunkirchen
Government
• Mayor	Herbert Osterbauer (ÖVP)
Area [1]
• Total	20.3 km2 (7.8 sq mi)
Elevation	371 m (1,217 ft)
Population  (2018-01-01)[2]
• Total	12,879
• Density	630/km2 (1,600/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code	2620
Area code	02635
Website	www.neunkirchen.gv.at

History

Neunkirchen is one of the oldest settlements in the Vienna Basin. It has been permanently settled since the La Tène culture. There was a Roman settlement from about 30 to 400 AD near the inner city, but its name is unknown. Neunkirchen was first mentioned in 1094 as "Niuwenchirgun". The town was given city status in 1920.

Population

Personalities

• Anton Burger, Austrian-German commandant of Theresienstadt concentration camp, Nazi SS war criminal, born in Neunkirchen.
• Christian Fuchs, Austrian footballer, born in Neunkirchen.
• Hubert Mara, Austrian computer scientist, born in Neunkirchen.
• Julius Steinfeld, Agudat Yisrael politician, coorganizer of the Kindertransport.
• Alfons Maria Stickler, Austrian prelate, born in Neunkirchen.

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[ru] Нойнкирхен (Австрия)