Hlinsko

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Hlinsko
Town
Town Hall
Town Hall
Flag of Hlinsko
Flag
Coat of arms of Hlinsko
Coat of arms
Hlinsko is located in Czech Republic
Hlinsko
Hlinsko
Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 49°45′44″N 15°54′27″E / 49.76222°N 15.90750°E / 49.76222; 15.90750Coordinates: 49°45′44″N 15°54′27″E / 49.76222°N 15.90750°E / 49.76222; 15.90750
Country Czech Republic
RegionPardubice
DistrictChrudim
First mentioned1349
Government
 • MayorMiroslav Krčil
Area
 • Total24.27 km2 (9.37 sq mi)
Elevation
582 m (1,909 ft)
Population
 (2020-01-01[1])
 • Total9,642
 • Density400/km2 (1,000/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
539 01
Websitewww.hlinsko.cz

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[]

Twin towns – sister cities[]

See also: List of twin towns and sister cities in the Czech Republic

Hlinsko is twinned with:[2]

References[]

  1. ^ "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2020". Czech Statistical Office. 2020-04-30.
  2. ^ "Partnerská města" (in Czech). Město Hlinsko. Retrieved 2019-08-25.

External links[]



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