Leoben District, Administrative district in Styria, Austria
The district spans 1,099 square kilometers across southeast-central Austria, encompassing 17 municipalities including the capital city of Leoben along the Mur River.
The region developed through centuries of mining activities, with the establishment of iron extraction sites and metallurgical facilities dating back to medieval times.
The district maintains strong connections to its mining heritage through educational institutions, including the University of Mining and Metallurgy founded in 1840.
The district contains several market towns, industrial centers, and educational facilities, connected by regional transportation networks across an elevation of 849 meters.
Leoben District houses the Justice Centre Leoben, a modern correctional facility completed in 2005 that represents innovative approaches to institutional architecture.
Location: Styria
Capital city: Leoben
Elevation above the sea: 849 m
Shares border with: Graz-Umgebung District, Murtal District, Liezen District, Bruck-Mürzzuschlag District
Website: http://bh-leoben.steiermark.at
GPS coordinates: 47.41000,14.97700
Latest update: March 9, 2025 13:57
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