Schweiggers
| Schweiggers | ||
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 Schweiggers
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| Coordinates: 48°40′00″N 15°03′00″E / 48.66667°N 15.05000°ECoordinates: 48°40′00″N 15°03′00″E / 48.66667°N 15.05000°E | ||
| Country | Austria | |
| State | Lower Austria | |
| District | Zwettl | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Johann Hölzl (ÖVP) | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 58.65 km2 (22.64 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 633 m (2,077 ft) | |
| Population (1 January 2012)[1] | ||
| • Total | 1,993 | |
| • Density | 34/km2 (88/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | |
| Postal code | 3931 | |
| Area code | 02829 | |
| Vehicle registration | ZT | |
| Website | www.schweiggers.gv.at | |
Schweiggers is a municipality in the district of Zwettl, in Lower Austria, Austria.
History
The municipality shares the changeful History of Austria.
1182: First mention as "Swichers".
1643: The name "Schweiggers" appears.
Landscape
The landscape of Schweiggers is characterized by gentle hills and green valleys.
Coat of Arms
The coat of arms is divided in two. The left side showes two crossed arrows on a red background, and the right side showes two black stanchions on a golden background.
The right side reminds of the coat of arms of the Kuenringer, an Austrian dynasty.
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