St. Johann in Tirol [1] ( German: St. Johann in Tirol ) is a trade fair community ( German: Marktgemeinde ) in the federal state of Tirol , Austria .
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| A country |  Austria | ||
| Federal land | Tyrol | ||
| County | Kitzbuhel | ||
| Burgomaster | Georg Zimmerman ( ANP ) | ||
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| Square | 59.15 km² | ||
| Center height | 660 m | ||
| Timezone | UTC + 1 , in summer UTC + 2 | ||
| Population | |||
| Population | 8 698 people ( 2008 ) | ||
| Density | 145 people / km² | ||
| Official language | Deutsch | ||
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| Telephone code | +43 5352 | ||
| Postcode | 6380 | ||
| Car code | KB | ||
| Official code | 7 04 16 | ||
| st.johann.net (German) | |||
It is part of Kitzbühel County. The population is 8,606 people (December 31, 2007). It covers an area of 59.15 km². The official code is 7 04 16.
Geography
Geographical position
St. Johann is a beautiful small town (urban-type village). Located in the valley between the Wilder Kaiser and Kitzbuheller Horn mountains in the middle of Kitzbuhel County. Here, at the confluence of the three rivers - Kitzbuehler-Ahe, Reuters-Ahe and Fieberbrunner-Ahe - one big river Gross-Ahe is formed.
St. Johann is located at an altitude of 660 m above sea level, 65 km from Salzburg, 100 km from Innsbruck and 125 km from Munich.
Administrative Division
The village consists of several parts: Almdorf, Apfeldorf, Bernstetten, Berglechen, Fricking, Hinterkaiser, Mitterndorf, Niederhofen, Oberhofen, Reitham, Rettenbach, Sheffau, Spherten, Dachshund, Weiberndorf, Waittail-Winke-Winke-Winke-Winke Winke-Winke-Winke-Wien
Neighboring villages
Fieberbrunn, Going am Wilden Kaiser, Kirchdorf in Tirol, Kitzbuhel, Oberndorf in Tirol, St. Ulrich am Rillersee.
History
The area in which St. Johann is located already in the 4th century BC was inhabited by the Celtic tribe Ambizontir, who mined copper ore in the surrounding mountains.
In the 8th century (probably before 738), Catholic missionaries built the church of St. Johann ( German: Sankt Johann ), dedicated to John the Baptist . From here came the name of the village - German. St. Johann in Tirol (St. Johann in Tirol). The first documented mention of the church is 1150 . Since 1446, the church becomes the summer residence of the Kemzey bishops.
In 1540, a copper and silver deposit was discovered at the Rerobichl mine near Oberndorf, which brought St. Johann great profits. In the XVII century, the mine reached a length of 780 m and was the deepest mine in the world.
In 1875, the Giselaban railway was built in St. Johann . From this moment, an economic boom begins and tourism begins.
In 1927, St. Johann separated from Oberndorf and became an independent administrative unit.
In 1954, St. Johann received his own coat of arms, and two years later - the status of a settlement with a market.
Economics
Transport
There are several highways in St. Johann - B 178 Loferer Strasse, B 164 Hochkönig Strasse, B 176 Kössener Strasse and B 161 Pass-Turn-Strasse.
European motorway E 641 passes through St. Johann , connecting Wörgl with Salzburg .
The railway runs from St. Johann to Salzburg , Innsbruck and via Wörgl to Munich .
St. Johann e has an airport, the second largest in Tyrol. Designed for light aircraft and gliders . Runway - 645 m.
Economic structure
Tourism is the most important sector of the economy in St. Johann e. Tens of thousands of tourists visit here annually. The city has hotels of various categories, camping (a place to spend the night in camping conditions), restaurants, cafes, bars and discos.
In recent years, the spheres of services, trade and industry have been greatly developed. Today, St. Johann is the center of commerce in the area.
In the 1990s, the main street of Speckbacherstrasse was transformed into a pedestrian zone.
The largest industrial enterprise in the region is the Egger woodworking company, which has business ties with Russia.
In addition, agriculture is of great importance in St. Johann .
Government Institutions
District hospital, nursing home, military unit, district forest inspection, police.
Education
Schools
- 2 elementary schools
- 2 high schools
- gymnasium
- high school of tourism
- technical College
- agricultural school
- special pedagogical center
- Montessori School
- 4 kindergartens
- 2 creches
- School of Music
Culture
Attractions
In the center of St. Johann a small historical museum, which houses an art gallery.
Next to the museum is a baroque parish church.
In addition, there is also the chapel of Anthony and the Church of St. Nicholas in Waitau.
Sport
- Pool (outdoor and indoor parts, sauna, steam room, jacuzzi, infrared cabin, solarium)
- Tennis courts
- Mini golf course
- Shooting gallery
- Stadium
- Ski slopes
- Ski lifts
- Ski jump
- Outdoor and indoor playpens, racecourse
- Kayaking and Rafting
- Running and cycling routes
In 2004, the Kaiserzal Concert Hall was built for various events: concerts, dance and theater performances, and congresses.
In addition, in St. Johann are held:
- "Coazalauf" - a ski marathon.
- Yoghasn is a summer night festival.
- Masters bicycle race
- Knödeltish
Political Situation
2004 Election
Community Mayor - Joseph Grander ( ANP ) based on 2004 election results.
The council of representatives of the community ( German: Gemeinderat ) consists of 19 seats.
2012 Election
Community Mayor - Stefan Seiwald ( ANP ) based on 2012 election results.
The council of representatives of the community ( German: Gemeinderat ) consists of 19 seats.
Notes
- ↑ Austria // Atlas of the World / comp. and preparation. to the ed. PKO "Cartography" in 2009; ch. ed. G.V. Pozdnyak . - M .: PKO "Cartography": Onyx, 2010. - S. 63. - ISBN 978-5-85120-295-7 (Cartography). - ISBN 978-5-488-02609-4 (Onyx).
See also
- Kitzbuhel
Links
- Official Page (German)