Admont (German: [ˈaːd.mɔnt]) is a town in the Austrian state of Styria. It is historically most notable for Admont Abbey, a monastery founded in 1074.

Admont
South view of Admont
South view of Admont
Coat of arms of Admont
Admont is located in Austria
Admont
Admont
Location within Austria
Coordinates: 47°34′23″N 14°27′40″E / 47.57306°N 14.46111°E / 47.57306; 14.46111
CountryAustria
StateStyria
DistrictLiezen
Government
 • MayorChristian Haider (ÖVP)
Area
 • Total
300.03 km2 (115.84 sq mi)
Elevation
640 m (2,100 ft)
Population
 (2018-01-01)[2]
 • Total
5,010
 • Density17/km2 (43/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
8911, 8912, 8913
Area code03613
Vehicle registrationLI
Websitewww.admont.at

Gesäuse National Park, in which Admont lies, is an area of outstanding beauty. The town is situated in the middle of the Ennstal Alps, in the valley of the Enns River.

Geography

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References

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  1. ^ "Dauersiedlungsraum der Gemeinden Politischen Bezirke und Bundesländer - Gebietsstand 1.1.2018". Statistics Austria. Retrieved 10 March 2019.
  2. ^ "Einwohnerzahl 1.1.2018 nach Gemeinden mit Status, Gebietsstand 1.1.2018". Statistics Austria. Retrieved 9 March 2019.
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Painting of Admont in 1840 by Anton Schiffer