Weißpriach

Weißpriach is a municipality in the district of Tamsweg in the state of Salzburg in Austria. It is located in a valley of the Niedere Tauern mountain range.

Weißpriach
Weißpriach
Weißpriach
Coat of arms of Weißpriach
Weißpriach is located in Austria
Weißpriach
Weißpriach
Location within Austria
Coordinates: 47°10′00″N 13°42′00″E
CountryAustria
StateSalzburg
DistrictTamsweg
Government
  MayorPeter Bogensperger (ÖVP)
Area
  Total80.20 km2 (30.97 sq mi)
Elevation
1,099 m (3,606 ft)
Population
 (2018-01-01)[2]
  Total306
  Density3.8/km2 (9.9/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
5571
Area code06473
Vehicle registrationTA
Websitewww.weisspriach.at

History

Weißpriach is known for the Romanesque church of Saint Rupert with its Byzantine frescoes. The foundations probably date from the Christianization under the rule of Duke Tassilo III of Bavaria in the 8th century and may have replaced a Roman temple.

Politics

Seats in the municipal assembly (Gemeinderat) as of 2009 elections:

References



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