Prostějov

Prostějov (Czech pronunciation: [ˈproscɛjof]; German: Proßnitz, Yiddish: פראסטיץ‎ Prostitz) is a city in the Olomouc Region of the Czech Republic, in the historical region of Moravia. It has about 44,000 inhabitants. Today the city is known for its fashion industry and AČR special forces unit 601. skss based there. The historical core of the city has been declared for historical preservation.

Prostějov
Statutory city
New Town Hall
Flag
Coat of arms
Prostějov
Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 49°28′20″N 17°6′38″E
Country Czech Republic
RegionOlomouc
DistrictProstějov
First mentioned1141
Government
 • MayorFrantišek Jura (ANO 2011)
Area
 • Total46.58 km2 (17.98 sq mi)
Elevation
223 m (732 ft)
Population
 (2020-01-01[1])
 • Total43,651
 • Density940/km2 (2,400/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
796 01
Websitewww.prostejov.eu

History

In the Austrian Empire and Austria-Hungary, Prostějov was part of the Margraviate of Moravia. In 1918, it became part of independent Czechoslovakia. The period of German occupation lasted from March 1939 until May 1945. During this time, Prostějov was administered as a part of the Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia.

Administration

Prostějov consists from seven administrative parts: Čechovice, Čechůvky, Domamyslice, Krasice, Prostějov, Vrahovice and Žešov.

Landmarks

Notable people

Sports

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

Prostějov is twinned with:[3]

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References
  1. "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2020". Czech Statistical Office. 2020-04-30.
  2. "Hvězdy TK AGROFERT Prostějov" (in Czech). TK Agrofert Prostějov. Retrieved 2019-08-17.
  3. "Partnerská města" (in Czech). Statutární město Prostějov. Retrieved 2020-06-22.


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