Sankt Jakob in Defereggen Postcodes: 9963 | Lienz, Tirol

Key Facts

Sankt Jakob in Defereggen is a municipality located in the Lienz District of Tyrol, Austria. Situated in the eastern part of the Tyrol region, this alpine municipality lies within the Defereggen Valley, one of the side valleys of the Drau River valley system. Sankt Jakob in Defereggen occupies a strategic position near the Austrian-Italian border, approximately 30 kilometers northeast of Lienz, the district capital. The municipality covers an area of about 186 square kilometers and has a population of around 850 residents, making it one of the smaller municipalities in the region. It is divided into several smaller settlements and hamlets scattered throughout the valley. The landscape is characterized by high alpine terrain, with the municipality reaching elevations of over 3,000 meters in the Defereggen Alps. Sankt Jakob serves as the main administrative and commercial center for the upper Defereggen Valley, offering essential services to the surrounding communities. To access detailed postal code information for the various settlements and addresses within Sankt Jakob in Defereggen, visitors can explore the specific sub-regions and localities through our comprehensive database.

Neighboring Regions

• St. Veit in Defereggen
• Hopfgarten in Defereggen
• Ahrntal (Italy)
• Prettau (Italy)
• Kals am Großglockner