Opolany

Opolany is a municipality and village in Nymburk District in the Central Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 900 inhabitants. It lies on the Cidlina River.

Opolany
Evangelical church
Evangelical church
Flag of Opolany
Coat of arms of Opolany
Opolany is located in Czech Republic
Opolany
Opolany
Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 50°7′51″N 15°13′1″E
Country Czech Republic
RegionCentral Bohemian
DistrictNymburk
First mentioned1228
Area
  Total12.21 km2 (4.71 sq mi)
Elevation
195 m (640 ft)
Population
 (2023-01-01)[1]
  Total935
  Density77/km2 (200/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal codes
289 06, 289 07
Websitewww.opolany.cz

Administrative parts

Villages of Kanín, Opolánky and Oškobrh are administrative parts of Opolany.

Geography

Opolany is located about 14 kilometres (9 mi) southeast of Nymburk and 48 km (30 mi) east of Prague. It lies in a flat and mostly agricultural landscape in the Central Elbe Table. The highest point is the hill Oškobrh at 285 m (935 ft) above sea level. The Cidlina River flows through the municipality.

History

The first written mention of Opolany is from 1228, when it was listed as property of St. George's Convent in Prague. After the Hussite Wars, the village was annexed to the Poděbrady estate. From 1487 until the establishment of an independent municipality in 1850, it was part of the Kolín estate and shared its owners.[2]

Transport

The D11 motorway (part of the European route E67) from Prague to Hradec Králové leads across the municipality.

The railway line KolínTrutnov passes through the municipal territory. Opolany is served by the station named Sány, located in Opolánky.

Sights

The landmark of Opolany is the Evangelical church. It was built in 1893.[2]

References

  1. "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2023". Czech Statistical Office. 2023-05-23.
  2. "Historie obce Opolany" (in Czech). Obec Opolany. Retrieved 2023-03-03.
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