Hlinsko

Hlinsko (Czech pronunciation: [ˈɦlɪnsko]) is a town in the Pardubice Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 9,600 inhabitants. Hlinsko stands on the banks of the Chrudimka river, at the foot of the Bohemian-Moravian Highlands. It is the natural centre of its region called Hlinecko.

Hlinsko
Town
Town Hall
Flag
Coat of arms
Hlinsko
Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 49°45′44″N 15°54′27″E
Country Czech Republic
RegionPardubice
DistrictChrudim
First mentioned1349
Government
 • MayorMiroslav Krčil
Area
 • Total24.27 km2 (9.37 sq mi)
Elevation
582 m (1,909 ft)
Population
 (2020-01-01[1])
 • Total9,642
 • Density400/km2 (1,000/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
539 01
Websitewww.hlinsko.cz

History

Hlinsko's history can be traced back to the 11th century, the first written mention comes from 1349.

Infrastructure

There are 3 primary schools, a grammar school, a swimming-pool, and 3 supermarkets in the town.

Economy

There is a significant dairy company Mlékárna Hlinsko in the town. The company was founded in 1939 and the production started in 1943.

Notable people

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

Hlinsko is twinned with:[2]

References
  1. "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2020". Czech Statistical Office. 2020-04-30.
  2. "Partnerská města" (in Czech). Město Hlinsko. Retrieved 2019-08-25.



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