Traunkirchen is a municipality on the Traunsee in the Austrian state of Upper Austria, Austria.
Traunkirchen | |
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![]() Coat of arms | |
![]() ![]() Traunkirchen Location within Austria | |
Coordinates: 47°50′45″N 13°47′39″E | |
Country | Austria |
State | Upper Austria |
District | Gmunden |
Government | |
• Mayor | Christoph Schragl (ÖVP) |
Area | |
• Total | 18.36 km2 (7.09 sq mi) |
Elevation | 422 m (1,385 ft) |
Population (2018-01-01)[2] | |
• Total | 1,624 |
• Density | 88/km2 (230/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 4801 |
Area code | 07617 |
Vehicle registration | GM |
Website | www.traunkirchen.at |
The lake and the mountains provide opportunities for outdoor activities like hiking, sailing, diving, skiing, swimming, and surfing. The village is known for the Fischerkanzel (Fisherman's Pulpit), located in the parish church, which was carved in 1753.
Year | Pop. | ±% |
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1991 | 1,742 | — |
2001 | 1,745 | +0.2% |
2004 | 1,761 | +0.9% |
2014 | 1,621 | −8.0% |
2016 | 1,623 | +0.1% |
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Municipalities in the district of Gmunden | |
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