Flachau
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| Flachau | |
| Coat of arms | Location |
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| Administration | |
| Country |  Austria |
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| State | Salzburg |
| District | St. Johann im Pongau |
| Mayor | Hans Weitgasser (ÖVP) |
| Basic statistics | |
| Area | 117.2 km2 (45.3 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 920 m (3019 ft) |
| Population | 2,625 (18 December 2001) |
| - Density | 22 /km² (58 /sq mi) |
| Other information | |
| Time zone | CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2) |
| Licence plate | JO |
| Postal code | 5542 |
| Area code | 06457 |
| Website | flachau.salzburg.at
Coordinates: 47°20′34″N 13°23′32″E / 47.34278°N 13.39222°E |
Flachau is a village in the district of St. Johann im Pongau in Salzburg, Austria, with a population of 2625 (2001 census). Its numerous skiing facilities are part of the Ski Amadé network of ski areas, the largest in Europe.
[edit] 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.
[edit] Notable citizens
- Hermann Maier (born 1972 in Flachau; Austrian alpine skier (four-time World Cup winner, Olympic gold medalist)
- Kaspar Steger, Captain (1780–1858); Leader of the Radstadt Fusiliers fighting French and Bavarian Forces in the War of the Fifth Coalition (1809)
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