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Map of Carinthia highlighting Hermagor District

The Hermagor District is a special area, like a county, in the state of Carinthia in Austria. It's located in the southern part of Carinthia. The main town and capital of this district is Hermagor-Pressegger See. This district is known for its beautiful natural scenery, including mountains and lakes.

Towns and Villages in Hermagor

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Map showing the municipalities in Hermagor District

The Hermagor District is made up of several smaller areas called municipalities. Think of them as towns and villages that work together. Some of these are larger towns, while others are smaller market towns or even tiny villages.

Here are the main municipalities you'll find in the Hermagor District:

  • Hermagor-Pressegger See: This is the biggest town and the capital of the district. It's famous for the nearby Pressegger See lake, which is a popular spot for swimming and relaxing.
  • Kötschach-Mauthen: This is a market town. Market towns are usually a bit smaller than cities but bigger than regular villages.
  • Kirchbach: Another market town in the district.
  • Dellach: This is a smaller municipality.
  • Gitschtal: This municipality is located in the Gitsch Valley.
  • Lesachtal: This area is known for its beautiful valley.
  • Sankt Stefan im Gailtal: This municipality is located in the Gail Valley.

Each of these municipalities has its own unique charm and smaller parts, like tiny villages or hamlets, that belong to it.

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Distrito de Hermagor para niños

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