St Johann im Pongau

Sankt Johann im Pongau extends across 78 square kilometers of alpine terrain at an elevation of 565 meters above sea level in the Salzach Valley.

The settlement, first documented in 1074 as Sanctum Johannem in Villa, remained under the control of Prince-Archbishops of Salzburg through medieval times.

The area transformed from a Protestant stronghold in the 16th century to a Catholic center, leading to significant population movements in 1731.

The municipality, with identification code 5 04 18, maintains administrative offices at Hauptstraße 18 and serves 10,685 residents across the district.

During World War II, the town, temporarily renamed Markt Pongau, contained Stalag XVIII-C, a prisoner-of-war camp until its liberation in 1945.

Location: St. Johann im Pongau District

Elevation above the sea: 565 m

Part of: Salzburg

Shares border with: Mühlbach am Hochkönig

Email: office@stjohannimpongau.at

Website: https://st.johann.at

GPS coordinates: 47.35000,13.20000

Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:57