Stainz

Stainz (German: [ʃtaɪnts]) is a municipality in the district of Deutschlandsberg in the Austrian state of Styria. A notable building there is Schloss Stainz, a former monastery complex that belongs to the Counts of Meran and hosts collections from the Universalmuseum Joanneum. The town is known for its cultural and historical attractions, including Schloss Stainz, a former monastery complex now owned by the Counts of Meran, and its association with Schilcher wine.

Stainz
Municipality
East view of Stainz
Coat of arms
Stainz Location within Austria
Coordinates: 46°53′00″N 15°16′00″E
Country	Austria
State	Styria
District	Deutschlandsberg
Government
• Mayor	Walter Eichmann (ÖVP)
Area [1]
• Total	92.46 km2 (35.70 sq mi)
Elevation	349 m (1,145 ft)
Population  ()
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code	8510, 8524, 8503, 8504, 8522
Area code	+43 3463, 3185, 3464, 3136
Vehicle registration	DL
Website	www.stainz.at

Population

Historical population

Year	Pop.	±%
1869	6,335	—
1880	6,526	+3.0%
1890	7,369	+12.9%
1900	7,324	−0.6%
1910	7,367	+0.6%
1923	7,155	−2.9%
1834	7,133	−0.3%
1939	6,790	−4.8%
1951	7,436	+9.5%
1961	7,158	−3.7%
1971	7,438	+3.9%
1981	7,522	+1.1%
1991	7,676	+2.0%
2001	8,159	+6.3%
2011	8,456	+3.6%
2016	8,590	+1.6%