Schwendau | |
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![]() View of Schwendau | |
Coordinates: 47°11′51″N 11°51′36″E / 47.19750°N 11.86000°E | |
Country | Austria |
State | Tyrol |
District | Schwaz |
Government | |
• Mayor | Franz Hauser |
Area | |
• Total | 17.36 km2 (6.70 sq mi) |
Elevation | 620 m (2,030 ft) |
Population (2018-01-01)[2] | |
• Total | 1,725 |
• Density | 99/km2 (260/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 6283 |
Area code | 05285 / 05282 |
Vehicle registration | SZ |
Website | www.schwendau.at |
Schwendau (Pronunciation:shven-dau) is a municipality and a village in the Schwaz district in the Austrian state of Tyrol. It was first mentioned in 1200 as “Swentowe” (clearing of a pasture). The original meaning of this name is also illustrated on the emblem of the village in the form of an axe.