Flachau
Flachau is a village in the district of St. Johann im Pongau in the Austrian state of Salzburg, with a population of 2,802 (2016 data). Its numerous skiing facilities are part of the Ski Amadé network of ski areas, one of the largest in Europe.
Flachau | |
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 Flachau valley in March 2008 | |
 Coat of arms | |
  Flachau Location within Austria | |
| Coordinates: 47°20′34″N 13°23′32″E | |
| Country | Austria |
| State | Salzburg |
| District | St. Johann im Pongau |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Thomas Oberreiter (ÖVP) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 117.25 km2 (45.27 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 920 m (3,020 ft) |
| Population (2018-01-01)[2] | |
| • Total | 2,813 |
| • Density | 24/km2 (62/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 5542 |
| Area code | 06457 |
| Vehicle registration | JO |
| Website | flachau.salzburg.at |
History
Up into the 19th century, Flachau was a center of iron smelting in the Pongau district. Remains of the works have since been demolished, and only street and house names remain as reminders.
Notable citizens
- Hermann Maier (born 1972 in Flachau; Austrian alpine skier, four-time World Cup winner, Olympic gold medalist)
- Claudia Riegler; professional snowboarder (world cup winner, world champion 2015)
- Manuela Riegler; professional snowboarder (world cup winner, world champion 2005)
- Kaspar Steger, Austrian Army Captain (1780–1858); Leader of the Radstadt Fusiliers fighting French and Bavarian Forces in the War of the Fifth Coalition (1809)
References
- "Dauersiedlungsraum der Gemeinden Politischen Bezirke und Bundesländer - Gebietsstand 1.1.2018". Statistics Austria. Retrieved 10 March 2019.
- "Einwohnerzahl 1.1.2018 nach Gemeinden mit Status, Gebietsstand 1.1.2018". Statistics Austria. Retrieved 9 March 2019.
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