Andritz (Graz)
Andritz (Slovene: Jendrica – "fast-flowing water") is the 12th district of Graz. It is located in the extreme north of the city. It had a population of 18,339 in 2011 and covers an area of 18.47 square kilometres.[1] The postal codes of Andritz are 8010, 8042-8046 and 8054.
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[edit] History
The name Andritz was first mentioned in 1265.
Andritz's most important industry, the technology company Andritz AG, was established by Josef Körösi in 1852. The largest of its endeavors, a pulp mill, was bought by them in 1913 but which had been in existence since 1790. The company as of 2009 has 13,176 employees.
Andritz was a separate municipality until 1938, when it merged with the southern part of Weinitzen and joined Graz. The current district boundaries were set in 1946.
[edit] Points of interest
- Church St. Veit
- Chateau St. Gotthard
- Chapel of St. Ulrich
[edit] Economy
- Andritz AG (former "Maschinenfabrik Andritz")
[edit] References
- ^ "Die 17 Bezirke" (in German). City of Graz. July 1, 2011. http://www.graz.at/cms/beitrag/10034856/606791/. Retrieved 19 January 2012.
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