Weißenkirchen in der Wachau

Weißenkirchen in der Wachau is a town in the district of Krems-Land in the Austrian state of Lower Austria. The ferry across the Danube here is interesting in that it has no motor or sail: it is powered by rudder set against the river current, anchored to a cable above the river. The ferry carries passengers, bicycles, motorcycles, and automobiles.

Weißenkirchen in der Wachau
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Weißenkirchen in der Wachau
Location within Austria
Coordinates: 48°24′N 15°28′E
CountryAustria
StateLower Austria
DistrictKrems-Land
Government
  MayorAnton Bodenstein
Area
  Total23.29 km2 (8.99 sq mi)
Elevation
224 m (735 ft)
Population
 (2018-01-01)[2]
  Total1,429
  Density61/km2 (160/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
3610
Area code02715
Websitewww.weissenkirchen-wachau.at

Population

Historical population
YearPop.±%
1971 1,672    
1981 1,601−4.2%
1991 1,563−2.4%
2001 1,494−4.4%
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