Schachendorf

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Schachendorf (Croatian: Čajta, Hungarian: Csajta) is a town in the district of Oberwart in Burgenland in southeast Austria. According to the last census, 73% of the population are members of the Burgenland Croat minority, and 5% belong to the Hungarian minority.

Geography

It lies on the border to Hungary, and there is a road crossing the border from Bucsu to Schachendorf.

Population

Religion

There are two Catholic parishes and parish churches: St. Martin's (de) and Assumption of Mary's (de).

Culture

In 1974, local Burgenland Croats established folklore ensemble "Stalnost".

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