Jimramov

Jimramov (German: Ingrowitz) is a market town (městys) 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
Market town
Jan Karafiát Town Square
Flag
Coat of arms
Jimramov
Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 49°38′12″N 16°13′11″E
CountryCzech Republic
RegionVysočina
DistrictŽďár nad Sázavou
First mentioned13th century
Government
 • MayorJosef Homolka
Area
 • Total21.99 km2 (8.49 sq mi)
Elevation
495 m (1,624 ft)
Population
 (2019-01-01[1])
 • Total1,145
 • Density52/km2 (130/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

Karel Slavíček, the first Czech sinologist and author of the first precise map of Beijing, was born in townsquare's house Czech: U Slunce ("By the Sun") in 1678. Another personality born in Jimramov is Jan Karafiát, author of the classic children's novel Broučci.

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

Jimramov is twinned with:[2]

References
  1. "Population of municipalities of the Czech republic". Czech Statistical Office. Retrieved 2019-04-30.
  2. "Partnerská obec Meyrargues" (in Czech). Městys Jimramov. Retrieved 2019-08-26.


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