Kraj Vysočina
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Kraj Vysočina region highlands |
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| Basic data | |
| Historic country : | Moravia + Bohemia |
| Administrative headquarters : | Jihlava |
| Biggest town: | Jihlava |
| ISO 3166-2 : | CZ-63 |
| Residents: | 509,274 (January 1, 2019) |
| Population density : | 75 inhabitants / km² |
| Vehicle registration number : | J |
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| Area : | 6,796 km² |
| Expansion: | North-South: 34 - 97 km West-East: up to 107 km |
| The highest point: | 837 m nm |
| Deepest point: | 253 m nm |
| Administrative division | |
| Districts : | 5 |
| Municipalities : | 704 |
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| Hejtman: | Jiří Běhounek |
| Website: | http://www.kr-vysocina.cz/ |
The Kraj Vysočina ( German region highlands ) is one of the 14 regions of the Czech Republic . Until 2001 the region was still called Jihlavsky (Iglauer) Kraj, after that until 2011 only Vysočina (without Kraj). The west of the region is historically part of Bohemia , the east (the majority of Kraj) is in Moravia . The administrative seat is in Jihlava (Iglau). The area of the region is formed by the districts of Jihlava , Havlíčkův Brod , Pelhřimov , Třebíč and Žďár nad Sázavou . There are 704 municipalities in the region with an average population of 725, of which 33 are cities. The largest part are municipalities with up to 500 inhabitants.
landscape
The region occupies a central location in the Czech Republic with an area of 6,796 km² (up to December 31, 2005 it was 6,925 km²). It borders on the regions of South Bohemia , Central Bohemia , Pardubice and South Moravia . The Kraj Vysočina is sparsely populated and is on average higher than other districts. The sparse population in small towns often leads to the migration of young people in particular to the cities. Most of the area is covered by the Bohemian-Moravian Highlands . The highest point is the Javořice (Jaborschützberg) with 837 m above sea level. M., the lowest the Švihov dam with 253 m above sea level. M. The Melechov mountain near Havlíčkův Brod (Deutschbrod) is referred to in some sources as the geographical center of Europe. The water and air pollution in the region is low. It is considered a water reservoir for the surrounding regions. In the Hochland region, two large nature reserves were declared, Žďárské vrchy (German: Saarer Berge ) and Železné hory ( Eisengebirge ).
economy
94,000 companies mean the penultimate place in the ranking of the Czech Republic. Most of them settled in the former Okres Třebíč (21,788) (as of the end of 2005). In terms of gross domestic product, the region also ranks next to last with a share of 4%. The gross monthly wage is CZK 18,069, making it one of the lowest in the Czech Republic . Unemployment was around 4.48% as of March 31, 2017. Agriculture traditionally continues to play an important role. Potatoes and oil plants thrive in the relatively cool climate, and there is also cattle breeding. Industrial companies turned over 80 billion crowns in 2003, an increase of 5.7% over 2001. Mechanical engineering, metal processing, textile industry, wood processing and food industry make up the largest share. In Dolní Rožínka is the only uranium mine still in operation in the country.
Demographics
As of January 1, 2017, there were 508,952 inhabitants in the region, 50.3% of them women. The birth rate increased in 2006, as did the number of divorces, while fewer people got married.
Statistical key figures
| Okres | Area in km² | Residents 1) | Average age 1) |
Communities |
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| Havlíčkův Brod | 1,265 | 94,579 | 42.7 | 120 |
| Jihlava | 1,180 | 112,649 | 41.8 | 121 |
| Pelhřimov | 1,290 | 71,977 | 43.3 | 120 |
| Třebíč | 1,518 | 111,651 | 42.5 | 173 |
| Žďár nad Sázavou | 1,672 | 118.096 | 41.9 | 195 |
1) on January 1, 2017
- Share of gross domestic product (2006): 4.2%,
- Unemployment rate (2017): 4.48%
Transport infrastructure
The important European motorway D1 / E50 / E65 ( Berlin - Prague - Brno - Vienna / Bratislava - Budapest ) runs through the region . However, the north-south connection is bad.
Education and Healthcare
Education is provided by 276 kindergartens, 251 primary schools, 31 vocational schools, 39 technical high schools, 18 high schools, 14 institutions of post-secondary education and 2 universities. 1,684 doctors work in the region. The health facilities include 11 hospitals with 2,866 beds. (As of 2005)
Sightseeing and recreation
Several international cultural events take place in the region every year:
- International choirs meet in Jihlava Jihlava
- European meeting of folklore groups in Telč
- International Documentary Film Festival in Jihlava Jihlava
There are good snow conditions in the Žďárské vrchy and Svratecká hornatina. Water sports and swimming opportunities exist at Velké Dářko .
There are three UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the region :
- The historical center of Telč , one of the most beautiful old towns
- The Zelená Hora pilgrimage church from the 13th century near Žďár nad Sázavou with its baroque Gothic style
- The Jewish quarter and the Basilica of St. Procopius in Třebíč
Biggest cities
| city | Residents |
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| Jihlava | 50,559 |
| Třebíč | 36,330 |
| Havlíčkův Brod | 23,145 |
| Žďár nad Sázavou | 21,160 |
| Pelhřimov | 16,044 |
| Velké Meziříčí | 11,593 |
| Humpolec | 10,850 |
| Nové Město na Moravě | 10.110 |
| Chotěboř | 9,343 |
| Bystřice nad Pernštejnem | 8,202 |
| Moravské Budějovice | 7,441 |
| Světlá nad Sázavou | 6,637 |
| Třešť | 5,793 |
| Telč | 5,410 |
| Ledeč nad Sázavou | 5,151 |
| Polná | 5.134 |
| Náměšť nad Oslavou | 4,871 |
| Pacov | 4,871 |
politics
The governor (Hejtman) of the region has been the independent doctor Jiří Běhounek , who is a candidate for the social democratic ČSSD , since 2008 . He is the third Hejtman after the Christian Democrat František Dohnal ( KDU-ČSL ) (2000-2004) and Miloš Vystrčil from the ( ODS ) (2004-2008).
In the last regional parliament elections in 2016, the ČSSD was the strongest political force with 19.37% and received 11 of the 45 seats. 9 mandates went to the second strongest force ANO (17.04%), 7 to the KDU-ČSL (13.41%), 6 to the communist KSČM (11.4%) and 5 to the ODS (9.1%) . The regional electoral group “Pro Vysočinu” (For Highlands) received 6.84% and 4 seats. The remaining 3 mandates were awarded to SPO + SPD (6.4%). The remaining votes were cast for parties that failed because of the 5% threshold . The turnout was 37.34%.
The 9-person regional council is composed of 5 members from ČSSD, 2 members from ANO and 1 member each from ODS and Starostové.
Web links
- Homepage of the Vysočina Region (multilingual)
- Czech Statistical Office: statistical information on the region (Czech, English)
Individual evidence
- ↑ Czech Statistical Office: Characteristics of the region
- ↑ Czech Statistical Office: 2006 data
- ↑ Czech Statistical Office: Statistical Data 2006
- ↑ rozdělení křesel. Retrieved September 24, 2017 (Czech).
- ↑ Koalice na Vysočině podepsána. Lídr ANO byl potrestán za zatajení KSČ. Retrieved September 24, 2017 (Czech).
Coordinates: 49 ° 25 ' N , 15 ° 40' E