Oberkappel
In this article we are going to explore the fascinating world of Oberkappel. From its origins to its impact on today's society, Oberkappel has played a fundamental role in various aspects of daily life. Throughout history, Oberkappel has been a source of debate and controversy, giving rise to endless opinions and theories. In this sense, it is essential to critically and objectively analyze the influence of Oberkappel on our culture, politics, economy and daily life. Likewise, it is crucial to examine how Oberkappel has evolved over time and what the implications are of its presence today. Through this exploration, we hope to shed light on the meaning and impact of Oberkappel in the contemporary world.
Oberkappel | |
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  Oberkappel Location within Austria | |
| Coordinates: 48°33′11″N 13°46′17″E / 48.55306°N 13.77139°E | |
| Country | Austria |
| State | Upper Austria |
| District | Rohrbach |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Manuel Krenn (ÖVP) |
| Area | |
• Total | 12.2 km2 (4.7 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 511 m (1,677 ft) |
| Population (2018-01-01)[2] | |
• Total | 725 |
| • Density | 59/km2 (150/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 4144 |
| Area code | 07284 |
| Vehicle registration | RO |
| Website | www.oberkappel.at |
Oberkappel is a municipality in the district of Rohrbach in the state of Upper Austria.
Population
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
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| 1869 | 817 | — |
| 1880 | 775 | −5.1% |
| 1890 | 778 | +0.4% |
| 1900 | 737 | −5.3% |
| 1910 | 763 | +3.5% |
| 1923 | 751 | −1.6% |
| 1934 | 698 | −7.1% |
| 1939 | 710 | +1.7% |
| 1951 | 724 | +2.0% |
| 1961 | 737 | +1.8% |
| 1971 | 736 | −0.1% |
| 1981 | 824 | +12.0% |
| 1991 | 779 | −5.5% |
| 2001 | 766 | −1.7% |
| 2013 | 733 | −4.3% |
| 2017 | 749 | +2.2% |
| 2021 | 713 | −4.8% |
Geography
Oberkappel has an area of 12 km². The municipality is located in the north of the state of Upper Austria. It borders on Germany and is very close to the Czech Republic.
Sports and recreation
The European walking routes E8 and E10 run through this place. The E8 runs from Ireland via, among others, the Netherlands (called Oeverloperpad and Lingepad in the Netherlands) through Germany, the north of Austria and Slovakia to the borders of Poland and Ukraine, and also includes a section in Bulgaria, with the future target Istanbul in Turkey. The E10 comes from Lapland and runs via Finland, the former GDR, the Czech Republic and Austria to Bozen/Bolzano in northern Italy; There are plans to extend the route via France and the Spanish east coast to Gibraltar.
History
The town was originally part of the Hochstift Passau. According to the Land Registry of Rannariedl in 1581, Oberkappel belonged to the parish Wegscheid. In 1783 it became independent as a parish. During the secularization of 1803, the place with most of the Hochstiftischen area fell into the hands of Archduke Ferdinand of Tuscany and his electorate of Salzburg. The place then came to Bavaria in 1805. Oberkappel has belonged to Upper Austria since 1814 and has been a border town with Bavaria ever since. During the Third Reich, the town belonged to the Gau Oberdonau. During World War II Oberkappel was the place where Allied troops first entered Austrian territory.
Well-known Oberkappellers
- Franz R. Friedl (1892–1977), composer
- Kurt Krenn (1936–2014), bishop
References
- ^ "Dauersiedlungsraum der Gemeinden Politischen Bezirke und Bundesländer - Gebietsstand 1.1.2018". Statistics Austria. Retrieved 10 March 2019.
- ^ "Einwohnerzahl 1.1.2018 nach Gemeinden mit Status, Gebietsstand 1.1.2018". Statistics Austria. Retrieved 9 March 2019.
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