Frastanz

Frastanz is a market town in the district of Feldkirch in the Austrian state of Vorarlberg. It used to be known for its production of tobacco.

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Coat of arms of Frastanz
Location in the district
Location in the district
Coordinates: 47°13′12″N 09°37′12″E / 47.22000°N 9.62000°E / 47.22000; 9.62000Coordinates: 47°13′12″N 09°37′12″E / 47.22000°N 9.62000°E / 47.22000; 9.62000
CountryAustria
StateVorarlberg
DistrictFeldkirch
Government
 • MayorWalter Gohm
Elevation
510 m (1,670 ft)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
6820
Vehicle registrationFK
Websitewww.frastanz.at

History

In ancient times, Frastanz was found on a Roman Road. It was also the site of the Battle of Frastanz in 1499.

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