Perg District, Administrative division in Upper Austria, Austria
Perg District is an administrative region in Upper Austria that covers 26 municipalities across roughly 613 square kilometers. The town of Perg functions as the administrative center, positioned at the geographical heart of this area.
The district originated during administrative reforms of the Habsburg Monarchy in the 19th century. It received its formal structure through legislation passed in 1868.
The region maintains local traditions through festivals and gatherings that bring residents from different towns together. These events shape daily community life and connect the separate municipalities.
The district extends along the Danube River from Mauthausen to Sankt Nikola an der Donau. This riverside location shapes the landscape and accessibility of the different towns within it.
The district includes Mauthausen, a town with a significant concentration camp from World War II. This makes the area an important site of historical remembrance.
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