Andritz (Graz) Explained

Area Total Km2:18.47
Population Total:19415
Population As Of:2023
Population Density Km2:auto
Settlement Type:12th city district of Graz
Postal Code Type:Postal code
Postal Code:8010, 8042-8046 and 8054
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Type1:Province
Subdivision Name1:Styria
Subdivision Type2:Statutory city
Subdivision Name2:Graz

Andritz (Slovenian: Jendrica – "fast-flowing water"; pronounced as /de/) is the 12th district of Graz. It is located in the extreme north of the city. It has a population of 19.415 (January 2023) and an area of 18.47 square kilometres. The postal codes of Andritz are 8010, 8042-8046 and 8054.[1]

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.

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Economy

References

  1. Web site: Service) . Stadtportal der Landeshauptstadt Graz, Admin (Graz Press . Zahlen + Fakten: Bevölkerung, Bezirke, Wirtschaft, Geografie . 2023-11-01 . Stadtportal der Landeshauptstadt Graz . de.

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