Horní Studénky

49°57′10″N 16°48′43″E / 49.95278°N 16.81194°E / 49.95278; 16.81194Country Czech RepublicRegionOlomoucDistrictŠumperkFirst mentioned1353Area • Total7.24 km² (2.80 sq mi)Elevation515 m (1,690 ft)Population • Total354 • Density49/km² (130/sq mi)Time zoneUTC+1 (CET) • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)Postal codesWebsitewww.hornistudenky.cz

Horní Studénky is a municipality and village in Šumperk District in the Olomouc Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 400 inhabitants.

Etymology

The name is probably derived from the Czech word studánky (i.e. 'springs') and refers to a large number of springs flowing from the slopes around the village. There is also a theory that the name is derived from studený, i.e. 'cold'.^[2]

Geography

Horní Studénky is located about 11 kilometres (7 mi) west of Šumperk and 50 km (31 mi) northwest of Olomouc. It lies in the Zábřeh Highlands. The highest point is the Pustina hill at 626 m (2,054 ft) above sea level. The Nemilka brook originates here and flows through the municipality.

History

The first written mention of Horní Studénky is from 1353.^[2]

Demographics

Historical population

Year Pop. ±% 1869 680 —     1880 671 −1.3% 1890 682 +1.6% 1900 663 −2.8% 1910 698 +5.3%	Year Pop. ±% 1921 683 −2.1% 1930 656 −4.0% 1950 499 −23.9% 1961 478 −4.2% 1970 428 −10.5%	Year Pop. ±% 1980 406 −5.1% 1991 347 −14.5% 2001 346 −0.3% 2011 345 −0.3% 2021 342 −0.9%
Source: Censuses[3][4]

Transport

There are no railways or major roads passing through the municipality.

Sights

The main landmark of Horní Studénky is the Church of Saint Linhart. The original church was built shortly after the village was founded. The current building dates from 1666.^[2]

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