Meidling
Meidling (German pronunciation: [ˈmaɪtlɪŋ] ⓘ) is the 12th district of Vienna (German: 12. Bezirk, Meidling). It is located just southwest of the central districts, south of the River Wien, west of the Gürtel belt, and east and southeast of Schönbrunn Palace. Meidling is a heavily populated urban area with many residential buildings, but also large recreational areas and parks. In sports, it is represented by the FC Dynamo Meidling. Former Chancellor of Austria Sebastian Kurz was born and raised in Meidling and his private residence is there.
Meidling
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12th District of Vienna | |
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Coat of arms | |
Location of the district within Vienna | |
| Country | Austria |
| City | Vienna |
| Government | |
| • District Director | Gabriele Votava (SPÖ) |
| • First Deputy | Peter Kovar (SPÖ) |
| • Second Deputy | Ingrid Madejski (FPÖ) |
| • Representation (54 Members) | SPÖ 26, FPÖ 14, Green 7, ÖVP 6, Pro Hetzendorf 1 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8.21 km2 (3.17 sq mi) |
| Population (2016-01-01) | |
| • Total | 94,179 |
| • Density | 11,000/km2 (30,000/sq mi) |
| Postal code | A-1120 |
| Address of District Office | Schönbrunner Straße 259 A-1120 Wien |
| Website | www |
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