Skalka (Prostějov District)
Skalka (German: Strerowitz) is a spa municipality and village in Prostějov District in the Olomouc Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 300 inhabitants.
Skalka | |
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 Flag  Coat of arms | |
  Skalka Location in the Czech Republic | |
| Coordinates: 49°24′11″N 17°10′11″E | |
| Country |  Czech Republic |
| Region | Olomouc |
| District | Prostějov |
| First mentioned | 1550 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.74 km2 (0.67 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 218 m (715 ft) |
| Population (2023-01-01)[1] | |
| • Total | 274 |
| • Density | 160/km2 (410/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 798 24 |
| Website | www |
Skalka lies approximately 9 kilometres (6 mi) south-east of Prostějov, 22 km (14 mi) south of Olomouc, and 212 km (132 mi) east of Prague.
Economy
Skalka is known for a small spa. Alkaline-sulphuric mineral springs spring here, which are used for therapeutic baths.[2]
References
- "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2023". Czech Statistical Office. 2023-05-23.
- "Léčivé prameny" (in Czech). Lázně Skalka. Retrieved 2022-10-16.
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