# Weitra

> municipality in Gmünd District, Lower Austria, Austria

**Wikidata**: [Q661548](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q661548)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weitra)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/weitra

## Summary
Weitra is a municipality in Gmünd District, Lower Austria, with a population of 2,693 as of 2018. It is classified as a city and has town rights and privileges, with a postal code of 3970 and a local dialing code of 02856. The town is located at coordinates 48.700833333333° N, 14.895555555556° E, and has an elevation of 562 meters above sea level.

## Key Facts
- Located in Gmünd District, Lower Austria, Austria
- Population: 2,693 (as of 2018)
- Area: 52.54 square kilometers (as of 2018)
- Postal code: 3970
- Local dialing code: 02856
- Coordinates: 48.700833333333° N, 14.895555555556° E
- Elevation: 562 meters above sea level
- License plate code: GD
- Timezone: UTC+01:00 (standard time), UTC+02:00 (daylight saving time)
- Official website: [http://www.weitra.gv.at](http://www.weitra.gv.at) (German)
- Email address: mailto:gemeindeamt@weitra.gv.at
- GND ID: 4065282-8
- VIAF ID: 127114052
- FAST ID: 1264140
- UN/LOCODE: ATWEA
- SNARC ID: Subak
- BHCL UUID: d5871b57-e3e6-4065-808a-4b991353852a (as of 2020-12-22)
- Geonames ID: 7871762
- Freebase ID: /m/02qv9d7
- OpenStreetMap relation ID: 966967
- Associated cadastral districts: Brühl, Reinprechts, Sankt Wolfgang, Weitra
- Category for people born here: Q22970996
- Category of associated people: Category:People from Weitra
- Library of Congress Authority ID: nr93005033
- National Library of Israel J9U ID: 987007540093805171
- On Focus List of Wikimedia Project: Govdirectory
- Getty Thesaurus of Geographic Names ID: 1026219

## FAQs
- **What is the population of Weitra?** As of 2018, Weitra had a population of 2,693.
- **Where is Weitra located?** Weitra is located in Gmünd District, Lower Austria, Austria.
- **What is the area of Weitra?** The area of Weitra is 52.54 square kilometers, as of 2018.
- **What is the postal code of Weitra?** The postal code for Weitra is 3970.
- **What is the local dialing code for Weitra?** The local dialing code for Weitra is 02856.
- **What are the coordinates of Weitra?** The coordinates of Weitra are 48.700833333333° N, 14.895555555556° E.
- **What is the elevation of Weitra?** Weitra is located at an elevation of 562 meters above sea level.
- **What is the license plate code for Weitra?** The license plate code for Weitra is GD.
- **What is the timezone for Weitra?** Weitra operates on UTC+01:00 during standard time and UTC+02:00 during daylight saving time.
- **What is the official website of Weitra?** The official website of Weitra is [http://www.weitra.gv.at](http://www.weitra.gv.at) (in German).

## Why It Matters
Weitra is a significant municipality in Lower Austria, contributing to the regional administrative and economic landscape. Its classification as a city with town rights and privileges reflects its historical and administrative importance. The town's location, with its specific coordinates and elevation, plays a role in its local climate and geography. The municipality's official website and email address provide essential channels for communication and access to local services. The town's cadastral districts and associated categories highlight its administrative and demographic significance. Weitra's inclusion in various databases and identifiers ensures its recognition in national and international contexts, facilitating accurate geographic and administrative references.

## Notable For
- Being a municipality with town rights and privileges in Lower Austria
- Having a population of 2,693 as of 2018
- Covering an area of 52.54 square kilometers
- Located at coordinates 48.700833333333° N, 14.895555555556° E
- Situated at an elevation of 562 meters above sea level
- Operating under the license plate code GD
- Serving under the local dialing code 02856
- Hosting an official website and email address for municipal services
- Being part of Gmünd District and Lower Austria
- Having associated cadastral districts including Brühl, Reinprechts, Sankt Wolfgang, and Weitra
- Being recognized in various databases and identifiers, including GND, VIAF, FAST, UN/LOCODE, and Geonames

## Body
### Geography and Location
Weitra is situated in Gmünd District, Lower Austria, Austria. The town is located at coordinates 48.700833333333° N, 14.895555555556° E, and has an elevation of 562 meters above sea level. The municipality covers an area of 52.54 square kilometers, as of 2018. Weitra shares borders with several neighboring municipalities, including Unserfrau-Altweitra, Schweiggers, Waldenstein, Großdietmanns, Moorbad Harbach, Sankt Martin, Bad Großpertholz, and Großschönau.

### Administration and Governance
Weitra is classified as a city and has town rights and privileges. The town operates under the postal code 3970 and the local dialing code 02856. The municipality is governed by its official website, [http://www.weitra.gv.at](http://www.weitra.gv.at), and email address, mailto:gemeindeamt@weitra.gv.at. The town's administrative functions are supported by various identifiers, including the GND ID (4065282-8), VIAF ID (127114052), FAST ID (1264140), and UN/LOCODE (ATWEA).

### Demographics and Population
As of 2018, Weitra had a population of 2,693. The town's demographic data is referenced from the Austrian Statistical Office, with the population figure being part of the 2018 census. The municipality's population data is also available in the WorldCat Entities database, with the identifier E39PBJfmhGD4mJhdBgQpDRdhHC.

### Cultural and Historical Significance
Weitra is recognized in various cultural and historical databases, including the National Library of Israel J9U ID (987007540093805171) and the Library of Congress Authority ID (nr93005033). The town's cultural heritage is documented in the list of monuments, "Cultural heritage monuments in Weitra." The municipality is also referenced in the "Vlastenský slovník historický" and "Topographia Provinciarum Austriacarum," highlighting its historical significance.

### Technical and Geographic Identifiers
Weitra is identified by various technical and geographic identifiers, including the Geonames ID (7871762), Freebase ID (/m/02qv9d7), and OpenStreetMap relation ID (966967). The town's cadastral districts include Brühl, Reinprechts, Sankt Wolfgang, and Weitra, as referenced in the Austrian cadastral database. The municipality is also part of the Govdirectory, a list of Wikimedia projects focusing on government directories.

### Coat of Arms and Symbols
Weitra's coat of arms is available in the Wikimedia Commons, with the image file named "AUT_Weitra_COA.png." The town's coat of arms is referenced in the Austrian coat of arms database, ensuring its recognition in official contexts. The municipality's coat of arms is a symbol of its identity and heritage.

### Timezone and Communication
Weitra operates on UTC+01:00 during standard time and UTC+02:00 during daylight saving time. The town's communication channels include its official website and email address, providing essential access to municipal services and information. The municipality's timezone data is referenced from the International Telecommunication Union, ensuring accurate timekeeping and scheduling.

### Wikipedia and Wikimedia
Weitra is documented in multiple languages on Wikipedia, including Arabic, Catalan, Czech, German, English, Esperanto, Spanish, Estonian, Basque, Persian, Finnish, French, Hungarian, Italian, Kazakh, Ladin, Dutch, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Slovak, Swedish, Tatar, Uzbek, Venetian, Waray, and Chinese. The town's Wikipedia page is titled "Weitra," and it is part of the Wikimedia Commons category "Weitra." The municipality's Wikipedia data is referenced from the Wikimedia database, ensuring its recognition in the global knowledge ecosystem.

### Related Projects and Databases
Weitra is part of various related projects and databases, including the ArchInform Location ID (10055), the Yale Lux ID (place/fb673fd7-b27d-4d60-aa9e-6b36569394fa), and the Who's On First ID (101782273). The town's data is also referenced in the FactGrid Item ID (Arrondissement of Halle-Vilvoorde) and the Oesterreichwiki ID (3961). These identifiers ensure Weitra's recognition in various databases and projects, facilitating accurate geographic and administrative references.

## References

1. archINFORM
2. Virtual International Authority File
3. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
4. Czech National Authority Database
5. [Source](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/bresu/oe_gemeinden/a41434c7941c8902852ad6849e48a78cf475a80c/gemeinden_CSV.csv)
6. Statistik Austria: Population at the beginning of the year for municipalities since 2002
7. [Einwohnerzahl 1.1.2018 nach Gemeinden mit Status, Gebietsstand 1.1.2018. Statistics Austria](https://www.statistik.at/web_de/klassifikationen/regionale_gliederungen/gemeinden/index.html)
8. GeoNames
9. [Dauersiedlungsraum der Gemeinden Politischen Bezirke und Bundesländer - Gebietsstand 1.1.2018. Statistics Austria](http://www.statistik.at/web_de/klassifikationen/regionale_gliederungen/dauersiedlungsraum/index.html)
10. [Source](https://www.govdirectory.org/austria/)
11. [archINFORM](https://www.archinform.net/service/wd_aiort.php)
12. National Library of Israel Names and Subjects Authority File
13. Bibliography of the History of the Czech Lands
14. [Bibliography of the History of the Czech Lands](https://biblio.hiu.cas.cz/records/10b28702-e852-41aa-b8f8-8d5c39bea65a)