Steyr

Steyr (German pronunciation: [ˈʃtaɪ̯ɐ] ; Central Bavarian: Steia) is a statutory city, located in the Austrian federal state of Upper Austria. It is the administrative capital, though not part of Steyr-Land District. Steyr is Austria's 12th most populated town and the 3rd largest city in Upper Austria.

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View over the Old Town with city hall and parish church
Steyr
Location within Austria
Steyr
Steyr (Austria)
Coordinates: 48°02′N 14°25′E
Country Austria
State Upper Austria
DistrictStatutory city
Government
  MayorMarkus Vogl (SPÖ)
Area
  Total26.56 km2 (10.25 sq mi)
Elevation
310 m (1,020 ft)
Population
 (2018-01-01)
  Total38,331
  Density1,400/km2 (3,700/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
4400
Area code07252
Vehicle registrationSR
Websitewww.steyr.at

The city has a long history as a manufacturing center and has given its name to several manufacturers headquartered there, such as the former Steyr-Daimler-Puch conglomerate and its successor Steyr Motors.

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