Wels

Wels (German pronunciation: [vɛls] ; Central Bavarian: Wös) is a city in Upper Austria, on the Traun River near Linz. It is the county seat of Wels-Land, and with a population of approximately 60,000, the eighth largest city in Austria.

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From top down, left to right: view of Wels from Thalheim, Stadtplatz in the city center, Ledererturm, city parish church, former savings bank, Burg Wels
Wels
Location within Austria
Wels
Wels (Austria)
Coordinates: 48°09′0″N 14°01′0″E
Country Austria
State Upper Austria
DistrictStatutory city
Government
  MayorDr. Andreas Rabl (FPÖ)
Area
  City45.92 km2 (17.73 sq mi)
Elevation
317 m (1,040 ft)
Population
 (2018-01-01)
  City61,233
  Density1,300/km2 (3,500/sq mi)
  Metro
88,577
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
4600–4606
Area code07242
Vehicle registrationWE
Websitewww.wels.at
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