Jimramov

Jimramov (German: Ingrowitz) is a market town in Žďár nad Sázavou District in the Vysočina Region of the Czech Republic. It covers an area of 21.99 square kilometres (8.49 sq mi) and has a population of about 1,100.

Jimramov
Jan Karafiát Town Square
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Jimramov
Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 49°38′14″N 16°13′35″E
Country Czech Republic
RegionVysočina
DistrictŽďár nad Sázavou
First mentioned1361
Government
  MayorJosef Homolka
Area
  Total21.99 km2 (8.49 sq mi)
Elevation
495 m (1,624 ft)
Population
 (2020-01-01[1])
  Total1,147
  Density52/km2 (140/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
592 42
Websitewww.jimramov.cz

Jimramov lies approximately 22 kilometres (14 mi) east of Žďár nad Sázavou, 53 km (33 mi) north-east of Jihlava, and 139 km (86 mi) east of Prague.

History

Jimramov existed in second half of the 13th century, but the specific year of establishment is unknown. The town was ravaged and burned to ground by the Swedish armies during Thirty Years' War.

Notable people

Twin towns – sister cities

Jimramov is twinned with:[2]

References

  1. "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2020". Czech Statistical Office. 2020-04-30.
  2. "Partnerská obec Meyrargues" (in Czech). Městys Jimramov. Retrieved 2019-08-26.


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