Jihlava

Jihlava (German: Iglau) is a city in the Czech Republic. It is the capital of the Vysočina Region. In 2020, 51,216 people lived there.

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Flag of Jihlava
Coat of arms of Jihlava
Coordinates: 49°24′01″N 15°35′26″E / 49.40028°N 15.59056°E / 49.40028; 15.59056Coordinates: 49°24′01″N 15°35′26″E / 49.40028°N 15.59056°E / 49.40028; 15.59056
Country Czech Republic
RegionVysočina
DistrictJihlava
First documented1233
Government
 • MayorKarolína Koubová (Fórum Jihlava)
Area
 • Total78.85 km2 (30.44 sq mi)
Elevation
525 m (1,722 ft)
Population
 (2020-01-01[1])
 • Total51,216
 • Density649.54/km2 (1,682.29/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
586 01
Websitewww.jihlava.cz

The city is on the Jihlava river (German: Igel) on the historical border between Moravia and Bohemia. It is the oldest mining town in the country.

Jihlava Media

References

  1. "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2020". Czech Statistical Office. 2020-04-30.