Wels (population of 56,478 as of 2001) is the second largest city of the state of Upper Austria, located in the north of Austria, upon the Traun River near Linz. It is not part of Wels County (Bezirk Wels-Land), but a so-called Statutarstadt (independent city). Nevertheless, Wels ist the County seat of Wels-Land (Wels County). 2001 is a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, and also: The International Year of the Volunteer The United Nations Year of Dialogue Among Civilizations Events January January 1 - A black monolith measuring approximately nine feet tall appears in Seattles Magnuson Park, placed by an anonymous... Look up city, City in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... Upper Austria (Ober sterreich) is one of the nine federal states or Bundesl nder of Austria. ... For other uses of Traun see Traun (disambiguation). ... Map of Austria, locating Linz Linz is a city and Statutarstadt in northeast Austria, on the Danube river. ... A Statutarstadt (also called a city with its own statute) is a city in Austria with its own municipal law or city statute. ... Bezirk Wels-Land is a district of the state of Upper Austria in Austria. ...

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Key facts
State:	Upper Austria
District:	Statutarstadt (WE)
Area size:	45.92 km²
Population:	56,478 (as of 2001)
Elevation:	317 m above sea level
Postal code:	4600
Area code:	07242
Geographic location:	48°09′N, 14°01′E
Official municpaility number:	40301
Subdivisions:	9 boroughs
Town hall:	Stadtplatz 1 4600 Wels
Official website	www.wels.at
E-Mail-Address:	office@wels.gv.at
Politics
Mayor:	Peter Koits (SPÖ)

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Geography

Wels is located in the Hausruckviertel at an elevation of 317 m. From north to south, it extends over 9.5 km, from west to east over 9.6 km. 3.4% of the area are covered with forest, 23.5% are used for agriculture. The Hausruckviertel (literally German for the Hausruck quarter or district) is an Austrian region belonging to the state of Upper Austria: it is one of four quarters of Upper Austria the others being Traunviertel, Mühlviertel, and Innviertel. ...

The town comprises the following boroughs: Aichberg, Au, Berg, Brandln, Dickerldorf, Doppelgraben, Eben, Gaßl, Höllwiesen, Hölzl, Kirchham, Laahen, Lichtenegg, Mitterlaab, Nöham, Niederthan, Oberhaid, Oberhart, Oberlaab, Oberthan, Pernau, Puchberg, Roithen, Rosenau, Schafwiesen, Stadlhof, Trausenegg, Unterleithen, Waidhausen, Wels, Wimpassing, Wispl.

History

The area of Wels has been settled since the Neolithic era and gained importance in Roman times because of its central location in the province of Noricum. Around the year 120, Wels received Roman city rights under the name of Municipium Ovilava. Around 215, it was named Colonia Aurelia Antoniana Ovilabis by Emperor Caracalla. At that time, the city already had 18,000 inhabitants. However, Wels completely lost its importance with the end of Roman rule. An array of Neolithic artifacts, including bracelets, axe heads, chisels, and polishing tools. ... Motto Senatus Populusque Romanus (SPQR) The Roman Empire at its greatest extent. ... Noricum in ancient geography was a celtic kingdom in Austria and later a province of the Roman Empire. ... For other uses, see number 120. ... Look up city, City in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Events Caracallas Roman troops massacre the population of Alexandria, Egypt. ... Caracalla (April 4, 186 – April 8, 217) was Roman Emperor from 211 – 217. ...

Wels seved as a minjor trading center during the Middle Ages. In 1222, during the rule of the Babenberger family, Wels again received city rights. A document dating to 1328 provides evidence for Wels' important role as the location of a market. Its endowment with economic privileges, and its advantageous position upon several rivers allowed it to gain an important position in the region. The Middle Ages formed the middle period in a traditional schematic division of European history into three ages: the classical civilization of Antiquity, the Middle Ages, and modern times, beginning with the Renaissance. ... Centuries: 12th century - 13th century - 14th century Decades: 1170s 1180s 1190s 1200s 1210s - 1220s - 1230s 1240s 1250s 1260s 1270s Years: 1217 1218 1219 1220 1221 1222 1223 1224 1225 1226 1227 See also: 1222 state leaders Events Foundation of the University of Padua Completion of the Cistercian convent in Alcobaca... Originally from Bamberg in Franconia, now northern Bavaria, the Babenbergs or Babenberger ruled Austria as counts of the march and dukes from 976 - 1248, before the rise of the house of Habsburg. ... Events Augustiner brew Munich May 1 - Treaty of Edinburgh-Northampton - England recognises Scotland as an independent nation after the Wars of Scottish Independence May 12 - Nicholas V is consecrated at St Peters Basilica in Rome by the bishop of Venice. ... For the Second World War frigate class, see River class frigate The Murray River in Australia A waterfall on the Ova da Fedoz, Switzerland A river is a large natural waterway. ...

Emperor Maximilian I died in Wels on January 12, 1519, after having been denied access to Innsbruck by its citizens. The Holy Roman Emperor was, with some variation, the ruler of the Holy Roman Empire, the predecessor of modern Germany, during its existence from the 10th century until its collapse in 1806. ... Maximilian I, Emperor of Mexico Maximilian I, Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian I, Duke of Bavaria Maximilian I of Bavaria This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ... is the 12th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Events March 4 - Hernán Cortés lands in Mexico. ... Innsbruck is a city in western Austria, and the capital of the federal state of Tyrol. ...

During World War II, a subcamp of Mauthausen concentration camp was located here.^[1] Combatants Allied powers: China France Great Britain Soviet Union United States and others Axis powers: Germany Italy Japan and others Commanders Chiang Kai-shek Charles de Gaulle Winston Churchill Joseph Stalin Franklin Roosevelt Adolf Hitler Benito Mussolini Hideki Tōjō Casualties Military dead: 17,000,000 Civilian dead: 33,000... Mauthausen (from summer 1940, Mauthausen-Gusen) was a group of 49 Nazi concentration camps situated around the small town of Mauthausen in Upper Austria, about 20 kilometers east of the city of Linz. ...

On January 18, 1964, Wels became a Statutarstadt of Austria. is the 18th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1964 (MCMLXIV) was a leap year starting on Wednesday (the link is to a full 1964 calendar). ... A Statutarstadt (also called a city with its own statute) is a city in Austria with its own municipal law or city statute. ...

Historical population

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Economy

There are about 36,000 people employed in Wels. Of that, about 63% are in the sevice sector. Wels is known as an important city for shopping and the location of several gymnasium (school)s and higher vocational schools and also of a vocational college. Furthermore, it is known for the Wels Fair, which takes place every two years in fall. A gymnasium (pronounced with or, in Swedish, as opposed to ) is a type of school providing secondary education in some parts of Europe, comparable to English Grammar Schools and U.S. High Schools. ... A vocational school, providing vocational education and also as referred to as a trade school or career college, and school is operated for the express purpose of giving its students the skills needed to perform a certain job or jobs. ...

References

1. ^ Christine O'Keefe.Concentration Camps.www.tartanplace.com/tartanhistory/concentrationcamps.html

External links

• (in German): http://www.wels.at/
• Some brief facts: http://www.greatestcities.com/Europe/Austria/Wels_city.html
• (in czech)-about architect Rudolf Wels: http://cs.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rudolf_Wels
• Tourist attractions in Wels - in English