Lichnov (Nový Jičín District)

Lichnov (German: Lichnau) is a municipality and village in Nový Jičín District in the Moravian-Silesian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 1,600 inhabitants.

Lichnov
Church of Saints Peter and Paul
Church of Saints Peter and Paul
Flag of Lichnov
Coat of arms of Lichnov
Lichnov is located in Czech Republic
Lichnov
Lichnov
Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 49°33′51″N 18°10′8″E
Country Czech Republic
RegionMoravian-Silesian
DistrictNový Jičín
Founded1293
Area
  Total12.10 km2 (4.67 sq mi)
Elevation
359 m (1,178 ft)
Population
 (2023-01-01)[1]
  Total1,582
  Density130/km2 (340/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
742 75
Websitewww.lichnov.cz

History

Lichnov was founded in 1293.[2]

Sport

Part of the annual Gracia–Orlová women's staged cycle race runs through the municipality.

References

  1. "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2023". Czech Statistical Office. 2023-05-23.
  2. "Historie a památky" (in Czech). Obec Lichnov. Retrieved 2022-02-15.


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