Strmilov () is a town in Jindřichův Hradec District in the South Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 1,400 inhabitants.
Administrative division Strmilov consists of five municipal parts (in brackets population according to the 2021 census):
Strmilov (1,015) Česká Olešná (218) Leština (13) Malý Jeníkov (54) Palupín (70)
Geography Strmilov is located about east of Jindřichův Hradec and northeast of České Budějovice. It lies on the border between the Javořice Highlands, where most of the built-up area is located, and the Křemešník Highlands. The town is situated along the stream Hamerský potok. The built-up area is surrounded by fields and forests with several small fishponds.
Strmilov lies on the border of historical lands of Moravia and Bohemia; the confluence of two brooks near Strmilov is the westernmost point of Moravia.
History The original settlement was probably established at the beginning of 13th century. The first written mention of Strmilov is from 1255. In 1294, it was already titled as a market village. In 1385, it is referred to as a market town.
After World War II, the German population was expelled according to the Beneš decrees.
Demographics
Transport
The I/23 road (the section from Jindřichův Hradec to Třebíč) runs through the town.
Sights The main landmark of the town is the Church of Saint Giles. It was built in the Empire style in 1843–1849.
Twin towns – sister cities
Strmilov is twinned with: Trubschachen, Switzerland
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