Rohrau (Austria)
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| State: | Lower Austria |
| District: | Bruck an der Leitha |
| Area: | 20.47 km² |
| Population: | 1,455 (31 December 2002) |
| Population density: | 71.08/km² |
| Elevation: | 148 m |
| Postal code: | 2471 |
| Municipal code: | 30721 |
| Car designation: | BL
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| Arrangement of the city: | 3 districts |
| Address of the city administration: | Marktgemeinde Rohrau 1 Joseph-Haydn-platz 1 Rohrau 2471 |
Rohrau is a town in Lower Austria, Austria.
Rohrau is located in the industrial quarter of Lower Austria. 8.66% of the land are forested, the rest are used for farming:
Districts Katastralgemeinden
Historical population of Rohrau
History
The area during Roman Times belonged to the province of Noricum. It lies in the heartland of Lower Austria.
Other
There are 47 companies, 74 are related to agricultural and forestry. 633 persons are employed. The activity rate is 17.59%.
Rohrau is also the city where classical composer Joseph Haydn was born in 1732. He is famous for his piano sonatas, symphonies and string quartets.
Persons
- (Franz) Joseph Haydn, composer (1732 - 1809)
- (Johann) Michael Haydn, composer (1737 - 1806)
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