- Altenmarkt im Pongau
Infobox Town AT
name=Altenmarkt im Pongau
name_local=
image_coa = Wappen_Altenmarkt_im_Pongau.jpg
state = Salzburg
regbzk =
district = St. Johann im Pongau
population =3619
population_as_of = 01.08.2006
population_ref =
pop_dens =
area = 48.63
elevation = 842
lat_deg=47
lat_min=22
lat_hem=N
lon_deg=13
lon_min=25
lon_hem=E
postal_code = 5541
area_code =06452
licence = JO
mayor = Rupert Winter (ÖVP)
website = [http://www.altenmarkt.at www.altenmarkt.at]Altenmarkt im Pongau is a small town in the SalzburgerLand region of
Austria . Altenmarkt is situated 65 km South East ofSalzburg . The town occupies an area of approximately 48 km² and sits at 842 metres above sea level.The town is principally known for its winter tourism. It is also the location of the factory which makes the world famousAtomic Skis .Altenmarkt-Zauchensee is part of theSki Amade ski area approximately 10 km from the town.Famous residents
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Michael Walchhofer - Olympic Silver Medalist, Downhill, Torino 2006Josef M. Huber- Certified Master Chef and Five Star Restaurant Operator in GR Michigan USA
External links
* [http://www.altenmarkt.at/Altenmarkt Altenmarkt Gemeinde (Town Council) web site]
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