Leoben
Leoben (German pronunciation: [leˈoːbm̩] ⓘ) is a Styrian city in central Austria, located on the Mur river. With a population of about 25,000 it is a local industrial centre and hosts the University of Leoben, which specialises in mining. The Peace of Leoben, an armistice between Austria and France preliminary to the Treaty of Campo Formio, was signed in Leoben in 1797.
Leoben | |
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Clockwise from top: Old town by the river Mur, City parish church, Schwammerlturm and Murbrücke, University of Leoben, Main Square with Old City Hall | |
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Flag Coat of arms | |
Leoben Location within Austria Leoben Leoben (Austria) | |
| Coordinates: 47°22′54″N 15°05′50″E | |
| Country | Austria |
| State | Styria |
| District | Leoben |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Kurt Wallner (SPÖ) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 107.77 km2 (41.61 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 541 m (1,775 ft) |
| Population (2018-01-01) | |
| • Total | 24,645 |
| • Density | 230/km2 (590/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 8700 |
| Area code | 03842 |
| Vehicle registration | LE |
| Website | www.leoben.at, |
The Justice Centre Leoben is a prison designed by architect Josef Hohensinn, which was completed in 2005.
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