Jeseník District

The district spans across mountainous terrain with dense forests covering 60 percent of the total area, including the Keprník mountain reaching 1,423 meters in elevation.

The district separated from Šumperk District in January 1996, becoming an independent administrative unit and the only district created after 1960 in the Czech Republic.

The Jánský Vrch Castle stands as a national cultural monument within the district, while protected zones encompass the historical centers of Javorník and Zlaté Hory.

The district contains 24 municipalities connected by the I/44 road network, with Jeseník town serving as the administrative center for approximately 37,000 residents.

The territory holds the distinction of being both the least populated and most forested district in the Czech Republic, with extensive woodland areas covering 430 square kilometers.

Location: Olomouc Region

Location: North Moravia region

Inception: January 1, 1996

Capital city: Jeseník

Shares border with: Bruntál District, Šumperk District

GPS coordinates: 50.23000,17.20444

Latest update: April 3, 2025 07:48