Seckau (Slovene: Sekava) is a Marktgemeinde in the state of Styria, Austria. It is situated near Knittelfeld. It is known for the Benedictine Seckau Abbey, once the seat of the bishopric Graz-Seckau.

Seckau
Centre of Seckau
Centre of Seckau
Coat of arms of Seckau
Seckau is located in Austria
Seckau
Seckau
Location within Austria
Coordinates: 47°16′30″N 14°47′6″E / 47.27500°N 14.78500°E / 47.27500; 14.78500
CountryAustria
StateStyria
DistrictMurtal
Government
 • MayorSimon Pletz (ÖVP)
Area
 • Total46.26 km2 (17.86 sq mi)
Elevation
843 m (2,766 ft)
Population
 (2018-01-01)[2]
 • Total1,281
 • Density28/km2 (72/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
8732
Area code03514
Vehicle registrationKF
Websitewww.seckau.at

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  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.