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.

Frastanz
View of the town
Coat of arms
Location in the district
Frastanz Location within Austria
Coordinates: 47°13′12″N 09°37′12″E
Country	Austria
State	Vorarlberg
District	Feldkirch
Government
• Mayor	Walter Gohm
Area [1]
• Total	32.3 km2 (12.5 sq mi)
Elevation	510 m (1,670 ft)
Population  (2018-01-01)[2]
• Total	6,434
• Density	200/km2 (520/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code	6820
Area code	05522
Vehicle registration	FK
Website	www.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.