Hranice (Přerov District)
Hranice (Czech pronunciation: [ˈɦraɲɪtsɛ]; German: Mährisch Weißkirchen) is a town in Přerov District in the Olomouc Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 18,000 inhabitants. The historic town centre is well preserved and is protected by law as an urban monument zone. The town is known for the Hranice Abyss.
Hranice | |
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Town | |
Masarykovo Square with the old town hall | |
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Flag Coat of arms | |
Hranice Location in the Czech Republic | |
| Coordinates: 49°33′9″N 17°46′6″E | |
| Country | Czech Republic |
| Region | Olomouc |
| District | Přerov |
| Founded | 12th century |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Jiří Kudláček |
| Area | |
| • Total | 49.78 km2 (19.22 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 250 m (820 ft) |
| Population (2023-01-01) | |
| • Total | 17,978 |
| • Density | 360/km2 (940/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal codes | 753 01, 753 54, 753 61 |
| Website | www |
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