Pražmo

Pražmo is a municipality and village in Frýdek-Místek District in the Moravian-Silesian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 900 inhabitants.

Pražmo
Municipality
Church of Saint John of Nepomuk
Flag
Coat of arms
Pražmo
Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 49°36′31″N 18°29′10″E
Country Czech Republic
RegionMoravian-Silesian
DistrictFrýdek-Místek
Founded1777
Government
 • MayorMichaela Honešová
Area
 • Total3.55 km2 (1.37 sq mi)
Elevation
435 m (1,427 ft)
Population
 (2021-01-01)[1]
 • Total912
 • Density260/km2 (670/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
739 04
Websiteprazmo.cz

Geography

Pražmo lies in the historical region of Cieszyn Silesia. The municipality is mostly located in the Moravian-Silesian Beskids, the northern part is located in the Moravian-Silesian Foothills. It is situated between the Morávka and Mohelnice rivers near their confluence, but none of this rivers flows through the municipal territory.

History

Pražmo was established in between Raškovice and Morávka in 1777 of the initiative of the owner of the Friedek state country, John Nepomuk of Pražma, hence the name of the village.[2]

After World War I and fall of Austria-Hungary it became a part of Czechoslovakia. In March 1939 it became a part of Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia. After World War II it was restored to Czechoslovakia.

Sights

The landmark of Pražmo is the Church of Saint John of Nepomuk. It was built in 1807–1817.[2]

Twin towns – sister cities
See also: List of twin towns and sister cities in the Czech Republic

Pražmo is twinned with:[3]

References
  1. "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2021". Czech Statistical Office. 30 April 2021.
  2. "Úvod" (in Czech). Obec Pražmo. Retrieved 9 March 2022.
  3. "Partnerské město Niemodlin" (in Czech). Obec Pražmo. Retrieved 9 March 2022.
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