Nový Jičín District

The district spans 881 square kilometers of varied terrain, including lowlands, highlands in the north, and mountains reaching 1,129 meters in the south point.

The district was established on April 11, 1960, reorganizing the administrative structure of the region and incorporating numerous municipalities under a unified framework.

Each of the 78 municipalities in the district maintains local traditions through regular events that showcase Moravian music, traditional crafts, and regional gastronomy.

The district connects to major cities through the D1 motorway system, with five administrative centers providing governmental services to residents across the territory.

The region contains the birthplace of Sigmund Freud in Příbor and features the Štramberská Truba tower, a cylindrical structure overlooking the Moravian landscape.

Location: Moravian-Silesian Region

Inception: April 11, 1960

Capital city: Nový Jičín

Shares border with: Ostrava-City District, Opava District, Frýdek-Místek District, Vsetín District, Přerov District, Olomouc District

GPS coordinates: 49.59528,18.01028

Latest update: March 8, 2025 04:04