| Neunkirchen | ||
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| Location within Austria | ||
| Coordinates: 47°44′N 16°5′E / 47.733°N 16.083°ECoordinates: 47°44′N 16°5′E / 47.733°N 16.083°E | ||
| Country | Austria | |
| State | Lower Austria | |
| District | Neunkirchen | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Herbert Osterbauer | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 20.28 km2 (7.83 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 371 m (1,217 ft) | |
| Population (1 January 2016) | ||
| • Total | 12,615 | |
| • Density | 620/km2 (1,600/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | |
| Postal code | 2620 | |
| Area code | 02635 | |
| Website | www.neunkirchen.gv.at | |
Neunkirchen is the capital of the district of Neunkirchen in the Austrian state of Lower Austria. As of 2006 it has a population of 11,564.
It was first mentioned in 1094 as "Niuwenchirgun". The town was given city status in 1920.