Hronov
Hronov (Czech pronunciation: [ˈɦronof]) is a town in the Hradec Králové Region of the Czech Republic. It has around 6,100 inhabitants. It is located near the Polish border.
Hronov | |
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Town | |
 Centre of Hronov | |
 Coat of arms | |
  Hronov Location in the Czech Republic | |
| Coordinates: 50°28′47″N 16°10′57″E | |
| Country |  Czech Republic |
| Region | Hradec Králové |
| District | Náchod |
| First mentioned | 1359 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Petr Koleta |
| Area | |
| • Total | 22.03 km2 (8.51 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 364 m (1,194 ft) |
| Population (2020-01-01[1]) | |
| • Total | 6,098 |
| • Density | 280/km2 (720/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 549 31, 549 34 |
| Website | www |
The Jiráskův Hronov festival of amateur theatre takes place here every year. The festival is named after the significant Czech writer Alois Jirásek, who was born here.
Administrative parts
Villages Malá Čermná, Rokytník, Velký Dřevíč, Žabokrky and Zbečník are administrative parts of Hronov.
Aerial view of Hronov
Geography
In Hronov are sources of water Hronovka and Regnerka.
History
Until 1918, the Hronow – Hronov town was a part of the Austrian monarchy (Austria side after the compromise of 1867), in the Nachod (Náchod) District, one of the 94 Bezirkshauptmannschaften in Bohemia.[2]
A post office was opened in 1865.[3]
Notable people
- Alois Jirásek (1851–1930), writer, author of historical novels and plays
- Helena Čapková (1886–1961), writer
- Josef Čapek (1887–1945), painter, writer, poet, inventor of the word robot
- Egon Hostovský (1908–1973), writer, editor and journalist
- Josef Lamka (1931–2009), animator, screenwriter and director
Twin towns – sister cities
Bielawa, Poland- Kudowa-Zdrój, Poland
- Nowa Ruda (rural gmina), Poland
Warrington, England, United Kingdom
References
- "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2020". Czech Statistical Office. 2020-04-30.
- Die postalischen Abstempelungen auf den österreichischen Postwertzeichen-Ausgaben 1867, 1883 und 1890, Wilhelm Klein, 1967
- Handbook of Austria and Lombardy-Venetia Cancellations on the Postage Stamp Issues 1850-1864, by Edwin Mueller, 1961.
- "Partnerská města". mestohronov.cz (in Czech). Město Hronov. Retrieved 2020-03-21.
- "Zápis ZM č. 3/2015". mestohronov.cz (in Czech). Město Hronov. Retrieved 2020-03-21.
External links
Media related to Hronov at Wikimedia Commons- Official website (in Czech)
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