Branka u Opavy

Branka u Opavy is a municipality and village in Opava District in the Moravian-Silesian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 1,100 inhabitants.

Branka u Opavy
Municipality
Centre of Branka u Opavy
Centre of Branka u Opavy
Flag of Branka u Opavy
Flag
Coat of arms of Branka u Opavy
Coat of arms
Branka u Opavy is located in Czech Republic
Branka u Opavy
Branka u Opavy
Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 49°53′17″N 17°52′58″E
Country Czech Republic
RegionMoravian-Silesian
DistrictOpava
First mentioned1257
Area
 • Total6.92 km2 (2.67 sq mi)
Elevation
264 m (866 ft)
Population
 (2023-01-01)[1]
 • Total1,073
 • Density160/km2 (400/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
747 41
Websitewww.branka.eu

Geography

Branka u Opavy is located about 5 kilometres (3 mi) south of Opava and 24 km (15 mi) west of Ostrava. The northern part of the municipality lies in the Opava Hilly Land and the southern part lies in the Nízký Jeseník range. The highest point is at 411 m (1,348 ft) above sea level. The Moravice River flows through the municipality.

History

The first written mention of Branka u Opavy is from 1257, when it was part of the Hradec estate.[2]

Transport

The I/57 road from Opava to Nový Jičín passes through the municipality.

Branka u Opavy is located on a short railway line of local importance from Opava to Hradec nad Moravicí.[3]

Sights

There are no cultural monuments in the municipality.[4]

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

Branka u Opavy is twinned with:[5]

References
  1. "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2023". Czech Statistical Office. 2023-05-23.
  2. "Historie" (in Czech). Obec Branka u Opavy. Retrieved 2022-03-25.
  3. "Detail stanice Branka u Opavy" (in Czech). České dráhy. Retrieved 2023-08-21.
  4. "Výsledky vyhledávání: Kulturní památky, obec Branka u Opavy". Ústřední seznam kulturních památek (in Czech). National Heritage Institute. Retrieved 2023-08-21.
  5. "Česko-polská spolupráce" (in Czech). Obec Branka u Opavy. Retrieved 2022-03-25.
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