Napajedla

Napajedla (Czech pronunciation: [ˈnapajɛdla]; German: Napajedl) is a town in the Zlín Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 7,200 inhabitants. The centre of the town is historically significant and is protected by law as urban monument zone.

Napajedla
Town
Town hall
Flag
Coat of arms
Napajedla
Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 49°10′18″N 17°30′43″E
Country Czech Republic
RegionZlín
DistrictZlín
First mentioned1355
Government
 • MayorIrena Brabcová
Area
 • Total19.83 km2 (7.66 sq mi)
Elevation
200 m (700 ft)
Population
 (2020-01-01[1])
 • Total7,171
 • Density360/km2 (940/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
763 61
Websitewww.napajedla.cz

Etymology

The town's name is derived from the verb napojit, which means to water (horses). It refers to a ford, which was used by military caravans for stops and refreshments. Napajedla literally means watering holes.[2]

History

The first written mention of Napajedla is from 1355. It became a town in the 19th century.[2]

Mineral water
Mineral spring Slanica

There is a mineral spring called Slanica (slaný = salty) in the town. The existence of the mineral springs was first mentioned in documents from the 16th century. The springs were severely damaged, when the railroad was built in the middle of the 19th century, and only one spring persisted. This spring is used till today.[3] The town was also known for its spa, however the spa was closed in the middle of the 20th century.

Notable people

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

Napajedla is twinned with:[4]

References
  1. "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2020". Czech Statistical Office. 2020-04-30.
  2. "Historie". napajedla.cz (in Czech). Město Napajedla. Retrieved 2020-09-29.
  3. "Pramen minerální vody Slanica". informuji.cz (in Czech). Retrieved 2020-09-29.
  4. "Partnerská města". napajedla.cz (in Czech). Město Napajedla. Retrieved 2020-09-29.


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