Vikýřovice
Vikýřovice (German: Weikersdorf) is a municipality and village in Šumperk District in the Olomouc Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 2,300 inhabitants.
Vikýřovice | |
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.jpg.webp) Wooden bridge in Vikýřovice | |
 Flag  Coat of arms | |
  Vikýřovice Location in the Czech Republic | |
| Coordinates: 49°58′41″N 17°0′45″E | |
| Country |  Czech Republic |
| Region | Olomouc |
| District | Šumperk |
| First mentioned | 1391 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 11.75 km2 (4.54 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 335 m (1,099 ft) |
| Population (2023-01-01)[1] | |
| • Total | 2,291 |
| • Density | 190/km2 (500/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 788 13 |
| Website | www |
History
The first written mention is from 1391. In 1975–1990, Vikýřovice was an administrative part of Šumperk.[2]
Economy
Verner Motor company, a producer of aircraft engines, is based here.
References
- "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2023". Czech Statistical Office. 2023-05-23.
- "Historie" (in Czech). Obec Vikýřovice. Retrieved 2020-10-13.
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