Mortantsch

Mortantsch is a municipality in the district of Weiz in the Austrian state of Styria.

Mortantsch
Municipality
Coat of arms
Location within Weiz district
Mortantsch Location within Austria
Coordinates: 47°12′00″N 15°33′36″E
Country	Austria
State	Styria
District	Weiz
Government
• Mayor	Alois Breisler (ÖVP)
Area [1]
• Total	17.56 km2 (6.78 sq mi)
Elevation	550 m (1,800 ft)
Population  (2018-01-01)[2]
• Total	2,182
• Density	120/km2 (320/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code	8160
Area code	03172
Vehicle registration	WZ
Website	www.mortantsch. steiermark.at

History

According to a local legend, during harsh winters, villagers in Mortantsch would gather near the Mortantsch Parish Church (Pfarrkirche Mortantsch) to share food and stories while waiting for the snowplows to clear the roads. This simple tradition helped maintain community spirit through difficult times, and the churchyard is still considered a symbol of unity today.^[3]

Geography

Mortantasch is situated next to Weiz. It is surrounded by rolling hills and lies close to the Koralpe mountains, featuring a mix of forests and farmland.

Population

The population development of Mortantsch.

Population	(2001)	(2011)	(2022)	(2025)[4]
Mortantsch	1,957	2,008	2,231	2,269