Zborov (Šumperk District)
Zborov is a municipality and village in Šumperk District in the Olomouc Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 200 inhabitants.
Zborov | |
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 Wayside cross | |
 Flag  Coat of arms | |
  Zborov Location in the Czech Republic | |
| Coordinates: 49°56′37″N 16°50′9″E | |
| Country |  Czech Republic |
| Region | Olomouc |
| District | Šumperk |
| First mentioned | 1464 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.15 km2 (1.22 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 474 m (1,555 ft) |
| Population (2023-01-01)[1] | |
| • Total | 242 |
| • Density | 77/km2 (200/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal codes | 789 01 |
| Website | zborov |
Zborov lies approximately 11 kilometres (7 mi) west of Šumperk, 50 km (31 mi) north-west of Olomouc, and 174 km (108 mi) east of Prague. Háj peak is situated in the area which slope is used for skiing.
Etymology
The name is derived from the personal name Zbor.[2]
History
The first written mention of Zborov is from 1464, when the village was sold to the Tunkl of Brníčko family as a part of the Šilperk estate. It was merged with the Zábřeh estate, which remained so until 1848.[2]
References
- "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2023". Czech Statistical Office. 2023-05-23.
- "Historie obce Zborov" (in Czech). Obec Bělotín. Retrieved 2022-10-08.
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