Mořkov (German: Murk) is a municipality and village in Nový Jičín District in the Moravian-Silesian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 2,400 inhabitants.

Mořkov
View of Mořkov
View of Mořkov
Flag of Mořkov
Coat of arms of Mořkov
Mořkov is located in Czech Republic
Mořkov
Mořkov
Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 49°32′13″N 18°3′35″E / 49.53694°N 18.05972°E / 49.53694; 18.05972
Country Czech Republic
RegionMoravian-Silesian
DistrictNový Jičín
First mentioned1411
Area
 • Total10.72 km2 (4.14 sq mi)
Elevation
360 m (1,180 ft)
Population
 (2023-01-01)[1]
 • Total2,432
 • Density230/km2 (590/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
742 72
Websitewww.obec-morkov.cz

Geography edit

The northern part of the municipality lies in the Moravian-Silesian Foothills, the southern part lies in the Moravian-Silesian Beskids. The highest point of the municipality is on the hill Hodorf at 765 metres (2,510 ft) above sea level.

History edit

The first written mention of Mořkov is from 1411.[2]

Transport edit

Mořkov is located on the railway line from Valašské Meziříčí to Frýdlant nad Ostravicí.

References edit

  1. ^ "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2023". Czech Statistical Office. 2023-05-23.
  2. ^ "Zajímavosti a historie" (in Czech). Obec Mořkov. Retrieved 2022-02-22.

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