Frýdek-Místek

Frýdek-Místek (Czech pronunciation: [ˈfriːdɛk ˈmiːstɛk], Polish: Frydek-Mistek; German: Friede(c)k-Mistek) is a city in the Moravian-Silesian Region of the Czech Republic. It is the administrative centre of Frýdek-Místek District. Frýdek-Místek is located at the confluence of the rivers Ostravice and Morávka in the foothills of the Beskyds near the borders of Poland (25 km) and Slovakia (35 km). The city has about 55,000 inhabitants. Nowadays, there are over 80,000 residents in Frýdek-Místek city including its suburbs of separate municipalities (Staré Město, Sviadnov, Baška, Dobrá, Palkovice and other municipalities).

Frýdek-Místek
Statutory City
Místek town square
Flag
Coat of arms
Frýdek-Místek
Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 49°41′8″N 18°21′2″E
Country Czech Republic
RegionMoravian-Silesian
DistrictFrýdek-Místek
First documented1305
2 towns merged1943
Government
 • MayorMichal Pobucký (ČSSD)
Area
 • Total51.59 km2 (19.92 sq mi)
Elevation
291 m (955 ft)
Population
 (2020-01-01[1])
 • Total55,557
 • Density1,100/km2 (2,800/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
738 01
Websitewww.frydekmistek.cz

History

The city's history reaches back to the 13th century when a Gothic castle was constructed. On January 1, 1943 the Germans joined the previously separate towns of Frýdek and Místek into a single town.

Climate

Winters are usually cold and cloudy; the days are short and snow precipitation is common. January's average temperature is about −5 °C (23 °F). Summers are usually warm, with plenty of rain. July's average temperature is about 18 °C (64 °F).

The highest temperature is: +35.9 °C (96.6 °F) The lowest temperature is: −34.8 °C (−30.6 °F)

Economy

In recent years, Frýdek-Místek and its surroundings have experienced rapid development, in part due to investments by international firms.

Around Frýdek-Místek several Korean companies can be found, including Hyundai, Mobis, Hanwha, Hysco, Dymos and others, the Dutch company Huisman - producer of lifting equipment, Biocel Paskov, which is part of the Austrian group Lenzing - producer of rayon fibres, Mayr Melnhof, the Belgian Vyncke, which designs and builds green and clean energy plants, and other companies like Borcad, Blanco, Novogear, Viroplastic, Motor Lučina, MPM Quality, T-Metal.

The food processing industry has a long tradition in the city, led by brands such as Radegast brewery, Marlenka, Beskyds Fryčovice or Beskyds Smoked Meats of Chodura.

Notable people

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

Frýdek-Místek is twinned with:[2]

  • Church of Saint Judoc
  • The town square with a statue of Saint Florian
  • Frýdek château in autumn
  • Frýdek château in winter
  • Central cemetery in Frýdek

References
  1. "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2020". Czech Statistical Office. 2020-04-30.
  2. "Partnerská města" (in Czech). Statutární město Frýdek-Místek. Retrieved 2020-06-12.
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