Chromeč

Chromeč is a village and municipality (obec) in Šumperk District in the Olomouc Region of the Czech Republic. The municipality covers an area of 5.48 square kilometres (2.12 sq mi), and has a population of 564 (as of January 2017).

Chromeč
Municipality
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Chromeč
Coordinates: 49°56′N 16°54′E
Country Czech Republic
RegionOlomouc
DistrictŠumperk
First mentioned1353
Area
 • Total5.48 km2 (2.12 sq mi)
Elevation
297 m (974 ft)
Population
 (2017)[1]
 • Total564
 • Density100/km2 (270/sq mi)
Postal code
789 01
Websitehttp://chromec.zabrezsko.cz

History

First known mention about the village comes from 1353 when the recent area was kept by multiple owners. Since the 17th century Chromeč was considered to be part of the Bludov Manor.

During the German occupation (World War II), the occupiers operated the E384 forced labour subcamp of the Stalag VIII-B/344 prisoner-of-war camp in the village.[2] The camp for British pilots was established by the Germans in the Sokolovna.

The municipality became autonomous in 1990.

Notable persons

Josef Drásal – the tallest Czech ever, suffering of gigantism. Drásal was famous member of circus in his time with notable performance for French emperor Napoleon III.

References
  1. "Počet obyvatel v obcích" [Population of Municipalities]. Population Statistics Department (in Czech). 28 April 2017. Retrieved 15 September 2017.
  2. "Working Parties". Lamsdorf.com. Archived from the original on 29 October 2020. Retrieved 12 November 2021.



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