Strmilov
Strmilov (German: Tremles) is a town in Jindřichův Hradec District in the South Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 1,400 inhabitants. It lies on the borders of historical lands of Moravia and Bohemia; a confluence of two brooks near Strmilov is the westernmost point of Moravia.
Strmilov | |
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 Strmilov during winter | |
 Flag  Coat of arms | |
  Strmilov Location in the Czech Republic | |
| Coordinates: 49°9′52″N 15°12′11″E | |
| Country |  Czech Republic |
| Region | South Bohemian |
| District | Jindřichův Hradec |
| First mentioned | 1255 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Martin Novák |
| Area | |
| • Total | 30.61 km2 (11.82 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 545 m (1,788 ft) |
| Population (2021-01-01)[1] | |
| • Total | 1,448 |
| • Density | 47/km2 (120/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 378 53 |
| Website | www |
Geography
Strmilov is situated along the Hamerský stream. The urban area is surrounded by fields and forests with several small fish ponds.
History
The original settlement was probably established at the beginning of 13th century. The first written mention of Strmilov is from 1255. In 1294, it was already titled as a market village. In 1385, it is referred to as a market town.[2]
In 1945, the German population was expelled according to the Beneš decrees.
References
- "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2021". Czech Statistical Office. 2021-04-30.
- "Historie města: 13.–19. století" (in Czech). Město Strmilov. Retrieved 2021-09-02.
- "Partnerská obec Trubschachen" (in Czech). Město Strmilov. Retrieved 2020-08-21.
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