Jiříkov

Jiříkov (Czech pronunciation: [ˈjɪr̝iːkof]; German: Georgswalde) is a town in Děčín District in the Ústí nad Labem Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 3,500 inhabitants.

Jiříkov
Centre of the town with the Church of Saint George
Centre of the town with the Church of Saint George
Flag of Jiříkov
Coat of arms of Jiříkov
Jiříkov is located in Czech Republic
Jiříkov
Jiříkov
Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 50°59′40″N 14°34′15″E
Country Czech Republic
RegionÚstí nad Labem
DistrictDěčín
First mentioned1346
Government
  MayorMichal Maják
Area
  Total13.31 km2 (5.14 sq mi)
Elevation
368 m (1,207 ft)
Population
 (2022-01-01)[1]
  Total3,490
  Density260/km2 (680/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
407 53
Websitewww.jirikov.cz

Administrative parts

The town is made up of town parts of Filipov, Loučné, Nový Jiříkov and Starý Jiříkov.

Geography

Jiříkov is located about 34 kilometres (21 mi) northeast of Děčín. It lies in the salient region of Šluknov Hook, on the border with Germany. The town is urbanistically fused with the neighbouring town of Ebersbach-Neugersdorf.

Jiříkov is situated in the Lusatian Highlands. The Jiříkovský Stream flows through the town.

Transport

There is a road border crossing and railway border crossing Jiříkov / Ebersbach.

References


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