Hronov

Hronov (Czech pronunciation: [ˈɦronof]) is a town in Náchod District in the Hradec Králové Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 6,100 inhabitants. It is known as the birthplace of writer Alois Jirásek.

Hronov
Aerial view
Aerial view
Coat of arms of Hronov
Hronov is located in Czech Republic
Hronov
Hronov
Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 50°28′47″N 16°10′57″E
Country Czech Republic
RegionHradec Králové
DistrictNáchod
First mentioned1359
Government
  MayorPetr Koleta (ANO)
Area
  Total22.04 km2 (8.51 sq mi)
Elevation
364 m (1,194 ft)
Population
 (2023-01-01)[1]
  Total6,096
  Density280/km2 (720/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal codes
549 31, 549 34
Websitewww.mestohronov.cz

Administrative parts

Centre of Hronov

Villages of Malá Čermná, Rokytník, Velký Dřevíč, Žabokrky and Zbečník are administrative parts of Hronov. Malá Čermná forms an exclave of the municipal territory.

Geography

Hronov is located about 7 km (4 mi) north of Náchod and 38 km (24 mi) northeast of Hradec Králové. The Malá Čermná exclave lies on the border with Poland. Most of the municipal territory lies in the Broumov Highlands, but the southern part with the town proper lies in the Orlické Foothills. The highest point is the Turov hill with an altitude of 603 m (1,978 ft).

Hronov is situated on the Metuje river. In Hronov there are Hronovka and Regnerka mineral springs.

History

The first written mention of Hronov is from 1359. It was founded during the colonization of this territory between 1241 and 1285. In 1415, Hronov is referred to as a market town. Until 1848, it was part of the Náchod estate. In 1859, it was promoted to a town.[2]

In 1949, the neighbouring municipalities of Velké Poříčí, Zbečník, Velký Dřevíč, Rokytník and Žabokrky were merged with Hronov. In 1960, Malá Čermná joined Hronov. In 1990, Velké Poříčí became a separate municipality.[2]

Demographics

Historical population
YearPop.±%
18694,488    
18804,719+5.1%
18905,493+16.4%
19007,248+31.9%
19109,004+24.2%
YearPop.±%
19217,786−13.5%
19308,215+5.5%
19507,315−11.0%
19617,374+0.8%
19707,404+0.4%
YearPop.±%
19807,189−2.9%
19916,653−7.5%
20016,519−2.0%
20116,247−4.2%
20216,016−3.7%
Source: Censuses[3][4]

Transport

Hronov lies on the railway lines BroumovStarkoč and Hronov–Choceň.[5]

There is the pedestrian border crossing with Poland Malá Čermná / Czermna.

Culture

The Jiráskův Hronov festival of amateur theatre takes place here every year. The festival is named after the significant Czech writer and local native Alois Jirásek.

Sights

The bell tower

The landmark of the town centre is the theatre which bears the name of Alois Jirásek. It was opened in 1930. The birthplace of Jirásek is a house from the 18th century and is a preserved example of folk architecture.[6]

The oldest monument in Hronov is the Church of All Saints. The originally Gothic church was baroque rebuilt in 1713–1717 and 1736. The late Renaissance bell tower was built in 1610.[6]

Notable people

Twin towns – sister cities

Hronov is twinned with:[7][8]

References

  1. "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2023". Czech Statistical Office. 2023-05-23.
  2. "Z historie Hronova" (in Czech). Město Hronov. Retrieved 2021-10-01.
  3. "Historický lexikon obcí České republiky 1869–2011 – Okres Náchod" (in Czech). Czech Statistical Office. 2015-12-21. pp. 5–6.
  4. "Population Census 2021: Population by sex". Public Database. Czech Statistical Office. 2021-03-27.
  5. "Detail stanice Hronov" (in Czech). České dráhy. Retrieved 2023-07-18.
  6. "Historické a kulturní památky, zajímavosti města" (in Czech). Město Hronov. Retrieved 2021-10-01.
  7. "Partnerská města" (in Czech). Město Hronov. Retrieved 2021-10-01.
  8. "Zápis ZM č. 3/2015" (in Czech). Město Hronov. Retrieved 2021-10-01.
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