Neumarkt am Wallersee is a town in the district of Salzburg-Umgebung in the state of Salzburg in Austria.

Origins

The origins of the city are in 1240, with the Archbishop Erberhard II of Salzburg.

Population

Neumarkt am Wallersee has a population of 5,651 inhabitants.

Politics The city council has 25 members:

11 ÖVP 8 SPÖ 3 Grüne 3 FPÖ

Mayor is Emmerich Karl Riesner (ÖVP).

Equipments

Höhere Bundeslehranstalt für wirtschaftliche Berufe Handelsakademie Handelsschule Fachschule Polytechnische Schule Hauptschule Volksschulen

History

During the Napoleonic Wars, in December 1800, Neumarkt am Wallersee was the scene of a military action between the Austrian Army, fleeing after its major defeat in the Battle of Hohenlinden, and the pursuing French Army. The Austrians fared badly in this as in other engagements of this campaign.

See also Salzburg Salzburgerland

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