Třemošnice

Třemošnice (Czech pronunciation: [ˈtr̝̊ɛmoʃɲɪtsɛ]) is a town in Chrudim District in the Pardubice Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 3,300 inhabitants.

For the village in the Central Bohemian Region, see Ostředek.
Třemošnice
Town
Míru Square
Míru Square
Flag of Třemošnice
Flag
Coat of arms of Třemošnice
Coat of arms
Třemošnice is located in Czech Republic
Třemošnice
Třemošnice
Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 49°52′9″N 15°34′48″E
Country Czech Republic
RegionPardubice
DistrictChrudim
First mentioned1564
Government
 • MayorMiroslav Bubeník
Area
 • Total19.01 km2 (7.34 sq mi)
Elevation
301 m (988 ft)
Population
 (2023-01-01)[1]
 • Total3,250
 • Density170/km2 (440/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
538 43
Websitewww.tremosnice.cz

Administrative parts

Villages of Hedvikov, Kubíkovy Duby, Lhůty, Podhradí, Skoranov, Starý Dvůr and Závratec are administrative parts of Třemošnice.

Geography

Třemošnice is located about 17 kilometres (11 mi) southwest of Chrudim and 22 km (14 mi) southwest of Pardubice. It lies on the border of the Iron Mountains and Central Elbe Table. The highest point is the mountain Bučina at 606 metres (1,988 ft) above sea level.

History

The first written mention of Třemošnice is from 1564. A fortress was built in 1610, which was rebuilt into a small castle in 1750. In 1816, an ironworks was established, which led to an increase in the population. In 1882, the railway was built.[2]

Demographics
Historical population
YearPop.±%
18691,582—    
18801,716+8.5%
18901,739+1.3%
19001,689−2.9%
19101,697+0.5%
YearPop.±%
19211,693−0.2%
19301,754+3.6%
19501,652−5.8%
19611,902+15.1%
19702,025+6.5%
YearPop.±%
19802,747+35.7%
19913,366+22.5%
20013,404+1.1%
20113,080−9.5%
20212,904−5.7%
Source: Censuses[3][4]

Sights

The late Baroque Třemošnice Castle is privately owned and its interiors were converted into apartments.[5]

Notable people
  • Třemošnice Castle
    Třemošnice Castle
  • Train station
    Train station
  • Town hall
    Town hall
  • Gallery and library
    Gallery and library

References
  1. "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2023". Czech Statistical Office. 2023-05-23.
  2. "Historie" (in Czech). Město Třemošnice. Retrieved 2021-10-20.
  3. "Historický lexikon obcí České republiky 1869–2011 – Okres Chrudim" (in Czech). Czech Statistical Office. 2015-12-21. pp. 21–22.
  4. "Population Census 2021: Population by sex". Public Database. Czech Statistical Office. 2021-03-27.
  5. "Zámek" (in Czech). Město Třemošnice. Retrieved 2022-07-12.
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