Forchach

In this article, we want to explore and analyze the impact that Forchach has had on different aspects of society. Since its emergence, Forchach has aroused great interest and controversy, generating debates in various areas. In this sense, it is relevant to examine the different points of view that exist around Forchach, as well as its influence in fields as diverse as politics, culture, technology and economics. Likewise, we propose to examine how Forchach has managed to position itself as a phenomenon that has marked a before and after, creating trends and innovations that have transformed the way we perceive and approach the world around us.

Forchach
Coat of arms of Forchach
Location of Forchach
Forchach is located in Austria
Forchach
Forchach
Location in Austria
Coordinates: 47°25′21″N 10°35′32″E / 47.42250°N 10.59222°E / 47.42250; 10.59222
Country Austria
StateTyrol
DistrictReutte
Government
 • MayorKarl Heinz Weirather
Area
 • Total
14.26 km2 (5.51 sq mi)
Elevation
910 m (2,990 ft)
Population
 (2018-01-01)[2]
 • Total
259
 • Density21/km2 (50/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Area code05632
License plateRE
Websitewww.riskommunal.net

Forchach is a municipality in the district of Reutte in the Austrian state of Tyrol.

Forchach, church: katholische Filialkirche Expositurkirche heilige Sebastian

Geography

Forchach is located in the Lech Valley, on the edge of Lechau. The municipality extends from the river Lech up to 2227 m high Schwarzhanskarspitze in the Lechtal Alps.

History

Forchach was first mentioned in 1200 as "Vorhach" (pine).

Economy

The community is based on agriculture, tourism and a small industrial sector.


  1. ^ "Dauersiedlungsraum der Gemeinden Politischen Bezirke und Bundesländer - Gebietsstand 1.1.2018". Statistics Austria. Retrieved 10 March 2019.
  2. ^ "Einwohnerzahl 1.1.2018 nach Gemeinden mit Status, Gebietsstand 1.1.2018". Statistics Austria. Retrieved 9 March 2019.