Ždírec nad Doubravou
Ždírec nad Doubravou (until 1950 Ždírec) is a town in Havlíčkův Brod District in the Vysočina Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 3,100 inhabitants.
Ždírec nad Doubravou | |
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 Town square | |
 Flag  Coat of arms | |
  Ždírec nad Doubravou Location in the Czech Republic | |
| Coordinates: 49°41′46″N 15°48′49″E | |
| Country |  Czech Republic |
| Region | Vysočina |
| District | Havlíčkův Brod |
| First mentioned | 1399 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Bohumír Nikl |
| Area | |
| • Total | 26.73 km2 (10.32 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 545 m (1,788 ft) |
| Population (2023-01-01)[1] | |
| • Total | 3,080 |
| • Density | 120/km2 (300/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 582 63 |
| Website | www |
Administrative parts
Villages and hamlets of Benátky, Horní Studenec, Kohoutov, Nové Ransko, Nový Studenec, Stružinec and Údavy are administrative parts of Ždírec nad Doubravou.
Etymology
The name Ždírec is derived from the Old Czech word žďářit, which means "to remove the forest with fire". It refers to the method used during colonization to create space for newly established settlements.[2]
Geography
Ždírec nad Doubravou is located about 19 kilometres (12 mi) northeast of Havlíčkův Brod and 35 km (22 mi) northeast of Jihlava. The town proper lies in the Upper Sázava Hills, but most of the municipal territory lies in the Iron Mountains. The highest point is the hill Barchanec at 624 m (2,047 ft) above sea level.
The town is situated on the right bank of the Doubrava River. The municipal territory lies in the Iron Mountains and Žďárské vrchy protected landscape areas.
History
The first written mention of Ždírec nad Doubravou is from 1399. It was probably founded shortly before, during the colonization of the area. For centuries, it was a small village administered as a part of the Přibyslav estate, and since 1677 as part of the Polná estate.[2]
The worst tragedy in the history of Ždírec nad Doubravou took place on 9 May 1945, when it was damaged by a Red Army raid and dozens of inhabitants were killed.[2] In the second half of the 20th century, the village began to be expanded, and the number of inhabitants grew. In 2000, Ždírec nad Doubravou was promoted to a town.[3]
Demographics
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Economy
The largest employer based in the town is Stora Enso Wood Products Ždírec, a manufacturer of paper and wooden products. It employs more than 500 people.[6]
Sights
The Church of Saint Wenceslaus was originally a Gothic building, first mentioned in 1352. Its present appearance is a result of a Baroque reconstruction. Next to the church is a separate wooden bell tower.[7]
Nový Studenec Castle was originally a fortress, rebuilt in the Renaissance style in 1592. In 1612, the fortress was rebuilt into a late Renaissance castle. The chapel was added around 1699. In the 18th century, the chapel was rebuilt and the third wing of the castle was removed. Today the building is privately owned.[8]
Twin towns – sister cities
Ždírec nad Doubravou is twinned with:[9]
Michelhausen, Austria- Velké Pavlovice, Czech Republic
References
- "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2023". Czech Statistical Office. 2023-05-23.
- "Z historie Ždírce" (in Czech). Město Ždírec nad Doubravou. Retrieved 2022-07-15.
- "Základní informace o našem městě" (in Czech). Město Ždírec nad Doubravou. Retrieved 2022-07-15.
- "Historický lexikon obcí České republiky 1869–2011 – Okres Havlíčkův Brod" (in Czech). Czech Statistical Office. 2015-12-21. pp. 23–24.
- "Population Census 2021: Population by sex". Public Database. Czech Statistical Office. 2021-03-27.
- "Registr ekonomických subjektů". Business Register (in Czech). Czech Statistical Office. Retrieved 2023-06-07.
- "Kostel sv. Václava" (in Czech). National Heritage Institute. Retrieved 2023-06-07.
- "Zámek" (in Czech). National Heritage Institute. Retrieved 2023-06-07.
- "Partnerská města" (in Czech). Město Ždírec nad Doubravou. Retrieved 2023-05-05.
