Halenkov

Halenkov is a municipality and village in Vsetín District in the Zlín Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 2,400 inhabitants.

Halenkov
Municipality
Centre of Halenkov
Flag Coat of arms
Halenkov Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 49°19′3″N 18°8′51″E
Country	Czech Republic
Region	Zlín
District	Vsetín
Founded	1654
Area
• Total	42.21 km2 (16.30 sq mi)
Elevation	425 m (1,394 ft)
Population  (2024-01-01)
• Total	2,383
• Density	56/km2 (150/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code	756 03
Website	www.halenkov.cz

Geography

Halenkov is located about 11 kilometres (7 mi) east of Vsetín and 36 km (22 mi) east of Zlín. It briefly borders Slovakia in the south. It lies on the border between the Hostýn-Vsetín Mountains and Maple Mountains. The highest point is the mountain Čerňanská Kyčera at 885 m (2,904 ft) above sea level. The built-up area is situated in the valley of the Vsetínská Bečva river. The whole territory of Halenkov lies in the Beskydy Protected Landscape Area.

History

Halenkov was founded in 1654 by Jiří Illésházy, a Hungarian nobleman who bought the Vsetín estate in 1652. Until the 19th century, it was an agricultural village. In the 19th century, Halenkov weas industrialized. In addition to several smaller factories, one of the Gebrüder Thonet furniture factories was founded here in 1868. The railway was built in 1908.

Demographics

Historical population

Year Pop. ±% 1869 2,123 —     1880 2,194 +3.3% 1890 2,298 +4.7% 1900 2,287 −0.5% 1910 2,388 +4.4%	Year Pop. ±% 1921 2,332 −2.3% 1930 2,282 −2.1% 1950 2,257 −1.1% 1961 2,528 +12.0% 1970 2,488 −1.6%	Year Pop. ±% 1980 2,436 −2.1% 1991 2,445 +0.4% 2001 2,360 −3.5% 2011 2,320 −1.7% 2021 2,316 −0.2%
Source: Censuses

Transport

Halenkov is located on the railway line Vsetín–Velké Karlovice.

Sights

The main landmark of Halenkov is the Church of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross. It was built in 1788.

External links

• Official website