Neunkirchen, Austria
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| Country | Austria |
| State | Lower Austria |
| District | Neunkirchen |
| Mayor | Herbert Osterbauer |
| Area | 20.28 km2 (8 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 371 m (1217 ft) |
| Population | 12,323 (1 January 2011)[1] |
| - Density | 608 /km2 (1,574 /sq mi) |
| Time zone | CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2) |
| Postal code | 2620 |
| Area code | 02635 |
| Website | www.neunkirchen.gv.at |
Neunkirchen is the capital of the district of Neunkirchen in the Austrian state of Lower Austria. As of 2004 it has a population of 11,562.
It was first mentioned in 1094 as "Niuwenchirgun". The town was given city status in 1920.
[edit] Notable inhabitants
- Anton Burger, Commandant of Theresienstadt concentration camp, Nazi war criminal, born in Neunkirchen.
- Alfons Maria Stickler, Austrian prelate, was born in Neunkirchen.
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