Olomouc Region

The Olomouc Region spans 5,267 square kilometers across Moravia and Silesia, featuring the Jeseníky mountains in the north and fertile Hanakian lowlands in the south.

The region formed on November 12, 2000, as part of the Czech Republic's administrative reorganization, incorporating five districts including Jeseník, Olomouc, Přerov, Prostějov, and Šumperk.

The regional capital Olomouc contains the Holy Trinity Column, designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site, and houses Palacký University with over 23,000 students.

The region maintains 367 nursery schools, 369 basic schools, 9 hospitals, and multiple spa facilities, serving a population of 632,864 inhabitants.

The northern territory includes Praděd mountain, reaching 1,492 meters above sea level, and contains the Dlouhé Stráně pumped storage hydroelectric power station.

Location: Czech Republic

Inception: November 12, 2000

Capital city: Olomouc

Elevation above the sea: 234 m

Shares border with: Pardubice Region, Zlín Region, South Moravian Region, Moravian-Silesian Region, Lower Silesian Voivodeship, Opole Voivodeship

Phone: +420585508111

Email: posta@olkraj.cz

Website: https://olkraj.cz

GPS coordinates: 49.71667,17.10000

Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:33