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Tamsweg, Austria

Salzburg · Austria

Tamsweg is a small town in Salzburg, Austria with a population of 3,509. Elevation: 3,366 ft (1,026 m). Average temperature: 38°F (4°C).

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3,509 Population 85/sq mi density
3,366 ft Elevation 1,026 meters
38°F Avg Temperature 4°C
57.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Vienna Timezone
$54,324 Median Income
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Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$54,324 median income

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About Tamsweg

Tamsweg

Tamsweg is a market town in the Austrian state of Salzburg near the border with Styria. It is the administrative centre of the eponymous Tamsweg District (Bezirk) and the largest town of the Salzburg Lungau region.

People

Population3,509
Density85/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$54,324

Climate

Avg Temp38°F (4°C)
Rain57.2 in/yr
Sunny Days232/yr
Elevation3,366 ft (1,026 m)
Population3,509
Population Density85 / sq mi
Elevation3,366 ft (1,026 m)
Coordinates47.1281°, 13.8110°
TimezoneEurope/Vienna
Country🇦🇹 Austria
State / ProvinceSalzburg
Average Temperature38°F (4°C)
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Annual Precipitation57.2 inches (1,454 mm)
Annual Snowfall21.9 inches (56 cm)
Median Household Income$54,324

About Tamsweg

Tamsweg is a small town in Austria (Salzburg) with a population of 3,509. The city sits at an elevation of 3,366 feet (1,026 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 38°F (4°C). Temperatures range from 23°F in January to 54°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 57.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Vienna.

The median household income in Tamsweg is $54,324, which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 137 business establishments.

Income: Tamsweg vs Austria

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Income

Median HH Income$54,324
28% below Austria avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)137

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Tamsweg has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (4°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July. The area gets 232 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 57.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 21.9 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 3,366 feet.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 54°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average38.3°F
29% below Austria avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Sunny Days232 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,366 ft (1,026 m)
Area41.2 sq mi (106.7 km²)
Population Density85/sq mi
Coordinates47.1281°N, 13.8110°W
TimezoneEurope/Vienna

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.2"
51% above Austria avg
Snowfall 21.9"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.13"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.68"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

773 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M3.9 on Jan 12, 2025.

Apr 12, 1998 5 km E of Kobarid, Slovenia M5.6 99 km
Jul 12, 2004 7 km NE of Kobarid, Slovenia M5.2 93 km
Feb 14, 2002 4 km SSW of Moggio di Sotto, Italy M4.7 97 km
Jul 21, 2003 3 km WNW of Niederwölz, Austria M4.7 40 km
Nov 11, 1990 5 km ENE of Cerkno, Slovenia M4.7 112 km
May 6, 1998 6 km NNW of Tolmin, Slovenia M4.6 100 km
May 28, 1998 3 km WSW of Osoppo, Italy M4.5 115 km
Jun 9, 2012 5 km NE of Lamosano, Italy M4.5 146 km
Oct 5, 1991 0 km W of Nimis, Italy M4.5 111 km
Oct 1, 2004 3 km S of Oberaich, Austria M4.4 109 km
May 13, 1999 2 km NW of Clodig, Italy M4.4 108 km
Jan 30, 2015 4 km W of Moggio di Sotto, Italy M4.4 95 km
Mar 27, 2024 6 km ENE of Tramonti di Sopra, Italy M4.3 114 km
Aug 29, 2004 1 km S of Enemonzo-Quinis, Italy M4.3 108 km
Sep 30, 2002 5 km SW of Kranjska Gora, Slovenia M4.3 80 km
Apr 15, 1998 7 km ESE of Kobarid, Slovenia M4.3 100 km
Oct 2, 1993 4 km WNW of Bordano, Italy M4.3 106 km
Apr 20, 1994 5 km NE of Claut, Italy M4.3 132 km
Jul 13, 2020 9 km SSW of Forni di Sotto, Italy M4.3 128 km
Jan 14, 2005 6 km NNE of Cerkno, Slovenia M4.3 106 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 235.0 m (771 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1963 VAJONT DAM, VAJONT RIVER Meteorological 235.0 m 2,000 148 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 2.9 in Coldest
February 25°F (-4°C) 2.7 in Driest
March 30°F (-1°C) 3.7 in
April 36°F (2°C) 4.3 in
May 45°F (7°C) 5.0 in
June 50°F (10°C) 6.8 in
July 54°F (12°C) 7.1 in Warmest, Wettest
August 54°F (12°C) 6.3 in
September 48°F (9°C) 5.5 in
October 41°F (5°C) 4.7 in
November 31°F (-1°C) 4.5 in
December 25°F (-4°C) 3.8 in

Tamsweg has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 23°F in January to 54°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.1") and February the driest (2.7").

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Schools in Tamsweg

8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
HAK Tamsweg
BG Tamsweg
VS Tamsweg, SO Tamsweg
Polytechnische Schule - PTS
Landwirtschaftsfachschule
PTS Tamsweg/MS Tamsweg
Landwirtschaftsfachschule
Mittelschule Tamsweg
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Radio Stations near Tamsweg

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Antenne Kärnten MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Tamsweg

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Biosphärenpark-Zentrum Nockalmhof
Grundalm - Ausstellung Bäume als Überlebenskünstler
Hausmuseum
Heimatmuseum
Holzmuseum
Kaufhausmuseum
Lungauer Landschaftsmuseum
Montanmuseum Turrach
Mythos Edelstein Kranzelbinder
Nickelmuseum Hopfriesen
Pfarr- und Wallfahrtsmuseum
Schaubergwerk Ramingstein
Valentinum

Libraries in Tamsweg

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothek Gemeinde Ramingstein0.0
Bücherei0.0
Bücherei0.0
Gemeindebücherei0.0
Lesestübchen0.0
Minibiblio0.0
Öffentliche Bibliothek0.0

Farmers Markets in Tamsweg

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marktplatz

Hotels in Tamsweg

6 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gambswirt
Gasthof Knappenwirt
Gellnwirt
Hotel Grössingbräu
Pension Kandolf
Pension Weber

Restaurants in Tamsweg

9 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bahnhofstüberl
China-Restaurant Miyado
Gambswirt
Gellnwirt
Goldbründl
Onkel Toms Hütte
Pension Kandolf
Pizzeria il Gusto
Waldmann

Cafes in Tamsweg

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Binggl
Café Hochleitner
Cafe Viva

Dentists in Tamsweg

7 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dr. Di Bora
Dr. JERKOVIC-VERIC
Dr. KRAKOLINIG
Dr. med. dent. FLATISCHLER
Dr. med. dent. JERKOVIC-VERIC
Dr. med. dent. MAYER
Dr. Rosian

Train Stations in Tamsweg

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tamsweg

Gas Stations in Tamsweg

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Fuchsberger GmbH & Co
Shell

Banks in Tamsweg

4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

bank99
Raiffeisen
Sparkasse
Volksbank

Gyms in Tamsweg

2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bushido Gesundheitszentrum
MyGym

Stadiums & Teams in Tamsweg

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Ski Resorts Near Tamsweg

64 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Planneralm 0.0 $0
Shuttleberg Flachauwinkl-Kleinarl 0.0 $0
Wagrain 0.0 $0
Snow Space Salzburg 0.0 $0
Flachau 0.0 $0
St. Johann im Pongau 0.0 $0
Fageralm 0.0 $0
Radstadt-Altenmarkt 0.0 $0
Horsefeathers Superpark Planai 0.0 $0
Reiteralm 0.0 $0
Hochwurzen 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Riesneralm - Donnersbachwald 0.0 $0
Planai 0.0 $0
Hauser Kaibling 0.0 $0
Galsterberg 0.0 $0
Schladming Dachstein 0.0 $0
Zauchensee-Flachauwinkl 0.0 $0
Monte Popolo - Eben im Pongau 0.0 $0
Sepp Bradl-Skistadion 0.0 $0
Hohentauern 0.0 $0
Ramsau am Dachstein 0.0 $0
Filzmoos-Neuberg 0.0 $0
Werfenweng 0.0 $0
Kaiserau 0.0 $0
Freesports Arena Dachstein Krippenstein 0.0 $0
Skiregion Dachstein West 0.0 $0
Spechtenseelift - Wörschachwald 0.0 $0
Tauplitz / Bad Mitterndorf 0.0 $0
Wurzeralm 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Loser-Altaussee 0.0 $0
Hinterstoder 0.0 $0
Feuerkogel 0.0 $0
Skilift Mühldorf 0.0 $0
Kranjska Gora 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Bodental 0.0 $0
Planica 0.0 $0
Macesnovc Rateče 0.0 $0
Tarvisio 0.0 $0
Kinderalm Valbruna 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Dreiländereck - Arnoldstein 0.0 $0
Nassfeld 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Gerlitzen Alpe 0.0 $0
Bergbahn Weissensee 0.0 $0
Goldeck 0.0 $0
Embergeralm 0.0 $0
Simonhöhe 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Bad Kleinkirchheim 0.0 $0
Hochrindl 0.0 $0
Mojstrana 0.0 $0
Raunigwiese 0.0 $0
Heidialm 0.0 $0
Turracher Höhe 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Flattnitz 0.0 $0
Ankogel Mallnitz 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Grebenzen 0.0 $0
Katschberg-Aineck 0.0 $0
Kreischberg 0.0 $0
Graukogel 0.0 $0
Großeck-Speiereck 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Fanningberg 0.0 $0
Großarltal-Dorfgastein 0.0 $0
Ski amadé 0.0 $0
Obertauern 0.0 $0
Skigebiet Lachtal 0.0 $0

Airports Near Tamsweg

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Klagenfurt AirportKLULarge Airport
Feldkirchen AirfieldSmall Airport
Ferlach-Glainach AirfieldSmall Airport
Fiala-Fernbrugg Air BaseSmall Airport
Friesach/Hirt AirfieldSmall Airport
Mauterndorf AirfieldSmall Airport
Mayerhofen AirfieldSmall Airport
Micheldorf AirfieldSmall Airport
Niederöblarn AirfieldSmall Airport
Nötsch im Gailtal AirfieldSmall Airport
Ossiacher See Paraglider Landing FieldSmall Airport
Sankt Donat / Mairist AirfieldSmall Airport
Trieben AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Tamsweg

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Post Filiale 5580

Churches & Religious Organizations in Tamsweg

12 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Amroas-Kapelle
Baierl Kreuz
Filialkirche Hl. Familie
Fuchs Kapelle
Krapflkapelle
Langer Kapelle
Lenzenkreuz
Maria Hilf Kapelle
Pfarrkirche Tamsweg
Saukapelle
Wagner Kapelle
Wallfahrtskirche St. Leonhard

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Vienna
Elevation
1,022 m (3,353 ft)
Area
117.4 km² (45.3 mi²)
Postal Code
5580
Website
tamsweg.at/
Twinned With
Iseo

🇦🇹 About Austria

Capital Vienna
Population 8,847,037
Area 83,858 km²
GDP (USD) $516,670,509,629
GDP per capita $56,580
HDI 0.926
Life expectancy 81.5 years
Internet users 95.3%
Urban population 69.2%
Currency EUR (Euro)
Languages German
Calling code +43
TLD .at
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Austria

20 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Neujahr
Jan 6 Epiphany Heilige Drei Könige
Mar 19 Saint Joseph's Day Josefstag
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Ostersonntag
Apr 6 Easter Monday Ostermontag
May 1 National Holiday Staatsfeiertag
May 4 Saint Florian's Day Florianitag
May 14 Ascension Day Christi Himmelfahrt
May 24 Pentecost Pfingstsonntag
May 25 Whit Monday Pfingstmontag
Jun 4 Corpus Christi Fronleichnam
Aug 15 Assumption Day Maria Himmelfahrt
Sep 24 Saint Rupert's Day Rupertitag
Oct 26 National Holiday Nationalfeiertag
Nov 1 All Saints' Day Allerheiligen
Nov 11 Saint Martin's Day Martinstag
Nov 15 Saint Leopold's Day Leopolditag
Dec 8 Immaculate Conception Mariä Empfängnis
Dec 25 Christmas Day Weihnachten
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day Stefanitag

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Frequently Asked Questions About Tamsweg

What is the population of Tamsweg?

Tamsweg has a population of 3,509 residents and is located in Austria. The population density is 85 people per square mile, spread across 41.2 square miles.

Is Tamsweg expensive to live in?

The median household income is $54,324, 28% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Tamsweg?

Tamsweg has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (4°C). Winter temperatures average 23°F in January, while summers reach an average of 54°F in July. The area receives 232 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 57.2 inches, with 21.9 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Tamsweg?

There are 137 business establishments in the area.

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