Metnitz (Slovene: Metnica) is a town in the district of Sankt Veit an der Glan in the Austrian state of Carinthia.

Metnitz
Metnitz parish church
Metnitz parish church
Coat of arms of Metnitz
Metnitz is located in Austria
Metnitz
Metnitz
Location within Austria
Coordinates: 46°59′N 14°13′E / 46.983°N 14.217°E / 46.983; 14.217
CountryAustria
StateCarinthia
DistrictSankt Veit an der Glan
Government
 • MayorAnton Engl-Wurzer
Area
 • Total223.14 km2 (86.15 sq mi)
Elevation
851 m (2,792 ft)
Population
 (2018-01-01)[2]
 • Total2,011
 • Density9.0/km2 (23/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
9363
Area code04267
Websitewww.metnitz.at

Geography edit

Metnitz lies in the north of Carinthia and includes most of the Metnitz valley and the surrounding Gurktal Alps.

References edit

  1. ^ "Dauersiedlungsraum der Gemeinden Politischen Bezirke und Bundesländer - Gebietsstand 1.1.2018". Statistics Austria. Retrieved 10 March 2019.
  2. ^ "Einwohnerzahl 1.1.2018 nach Gemeinden mit Status, Gebietsstand 1.1.2018". Statistics Austria. Retrieved 9 March 2019.