Hlinsko
Hlinsko | |
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Town | |
 Town Hall | |
 Flag  Coat of arms | |
  Hlinsko Location in the Czech Republic | |
| Coordinates: 49°45′44″N 15°54′27″E / 49.76222°N 15.90750°E | |
| Country |  Czech Republic |
| Region | Pardubice |
| District | Chrudim |
| First mentioned | 1349 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Miroslav Krčil |
| Area | |
| • Total | 24.27 km2 (9.37 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 582 m (1,909 ft) |
| Population (2020-01-01[1]) | |
| • Total | 9,642 |
| • Density | 400/km2 (1,000/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 539 01 |
| Website | www |
Hlinsko (Czech pronunciation: [ˈɦlɪnsko]) is a town in the Pardubice Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 9,600 inhabitants. Hlinsko stands on the banks of the Chrudimka river, at the foot of the Bohemian-Moravian Highlands. It is the natural centre of its region called Hlinecko.
History
Hlinsko's history can be traced back to the 11th century, the first written mention comes from 1349.
Infrastructure
There are 3 primary schools, a grammar school, a swimming-pool, and 3 supermarkets in the town.
Economy
There is a significant dairy company Mlékárna Hlinsko in the town. The company was founded in 1939 and the production started in 1943.
Notable people
- Emanuel Famíra (1900–1970), sculptor
- Karel Lidický (1900–1976), sculptor
- Jan Vokál (born 1958), bishop
- Jan Chvojka (born 1980), politician
Twin towns – sister cities
Civitella d'Agliano, Italy
Púchov, Slovakia
References
- ^ "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2020". Czech Statistical Office. 2020-04-30.
- ^ "Partnerská města" (in Czech). Město Hlinsko. Retrieved 2019-08-25.
External links
- Official website
- Official website in Czech language
- Weather Hlinsko - Home weather station Hlinsko
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