Krhová

Krhová (German: Krhowa) is a municipality and village in Vsetín District in the Zlín Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 2,000 inhabitants.

Krhová
Municipality
Chapel in Krhová
Flag
Coat of arms
Krhová
Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 49°29′30″N 18°0′1″E
Country Czech Republic
RegionZlín
DistrictVsetín
First mentioned1442
Area
 • Total8.05 km2 (3.11 sq mi)
Elevation
312 m (1,024 ft)
Population
 (2020-01-01[1])
 • Total2,019
 • Density250/km2 (650/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
756 63
Websitewww.krhova.cz

History

Krhová was first mentioned in a written document in 1442.[2]

Krhová was a part of the town of Valašské Meziříčí until a vote to separate the municipality was held on 21 April 2012, in which the majority voted in favor. On 1 January 2013, Krhová officially became independent.[3]

References
  1. "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2020". Czech Statistical Office. 2020-04-30.
  2. "Menu: Historie" (in Czech). Obec Krhová. Retrieved 2020-10-26.
  3. "Menu: O obci" (in Czech). Obec Krhová. Retrieved 2020-10-26.


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