Studénka

Studénka (Czech pronunciation: [ˈstudɛːŋka]; German: Stauding) is a town of approximately 9,500 residents in Nový Jičín District of the Moravian-Silesian Region, Czech Republic. It is on the main railway line between Kraków and Prague, and was the scene of the Studénka train disaster 2008 and Studénka train disaster 2015. The town is situated on both sides of the historical border between Moravia and Silesia. It became best known as the birthplace of Cardinal František Tomášek.

Studénka
Town
New Castle
Flag
Coat of arms
Studénka
Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 49°43′24″N 18°4′43″E
CountryCzech Republic
RegionMoravian-Silesian
DistrictNový Jičín
Government
 • MayorLibor Slavík
Area
 • Total30.9 km2 (11.9 sq mi)
Elevation
239 m (784 ft)
Population
 (2019-01-01[1])
 • Total9,536
 • Density310/km2 (800/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
742 13
Websitewww.mesto-studenka.cz

Cadastral areas
  • Butovice (Botenwald) - formerly a Moravian village, during communism the area was exploited for the agricultural industry.
  • Nová Horka (Neuhübel) - in the Moravian part of the town
  • Studénka nad Odrou (Stauding) - in the Silesian part

Notable people
  • Adam Smuž, geographer and politician
  • Matyáš Reinscher (1795–1861), architect and builder
  • Jan Böhm (1824–1909), parson and revivalist
  • František Tomášek (1899–1992), 34th archbishop of Prague
  • Oldřich Haluska (1968–1992), football player
  • Miloš Holaň (born 1971), ice hockey player and coach
  • Vladimír Svačina (born 1987), ice hockey player

Sports

Climate

Climate in this area has mild differences between highs and lows, and there is adequate rainfall year-round. The Köppen Climate Classification subtype for this climate is "Cfb" (Marine West Coast Climate/Oceanic climate).[2]

References
  1. "Population of municipalities of the Czech republic". Czech Statistical Office. Retrieved 2019-04-30.
  2. Climate Summary for Studénka


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