Tamsweg District, Administrative district in Salzburg, Austria.
The Tamsweg District spans across 117 square kilometers of alpine terrain at an elevation of 1,024 meters in the Salzburg region of Austria.
The district has maintained its administrative structure since its establishment as part of the Salzburg region, encompassing fifteen municipalities including the market town of Tamsweg.
The district preserves Alpine traditions through regular Samson parades and water shooting competitions at Prebersee lake, which bring together local communities.
The district administration manages postal codes for fifteen municipalities, including Mariapfarr, Mauterndorf, Muhr, and Sankt Michael Im Lungau, ensuring efficient mail delivery.
The region contains multiple medieval structures, including Kuenburg Castle, while implementing modern initiatives such as LED street lighting across its municipalities.
Location: Salzburg
Capital city: Tamsweg
Elevation above the sea: 1,229 m
Shares border with: Spittal an der Drau District, Murau District, Liezen District, St. Johann im Pongau District
Website: https://salzburg.gv.at/themen/se/bezirke/bh-tamsweg.htm
GPS coordinates: 47.11667,13.81667
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:49
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