Branka u Opavy is a municipality and village in Opava District in the Moravian-Silesian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 1,100 inhabitants.

Branka u Opavy
Municipality
Centre of Branka u Opavy
Flag Coat of arms
Branka u Opavy Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 49°53′17″N 17°52′58″E
Country	Czech Republic
Region	Moravian-Silesian
District	Opava
First mentioned	1257
Area
• Total	6.92 km2 (2.67 sq mi)
Elevation	264 m (866 ft)
Population  (2022-01-01)[1]
• Total	1,073
• Density	160/km2 (400/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code	747 41
Website	www.branka.eu

Geography

Branka u Opavy is located about 5 kilometres (3 mi) south of Opava. The Moravice River flows through the municipality.

History

The first written mention of Branka u Opavy is from 1257.[2]

Twin towns – sister cities

Branka u Opavy is twinned with:[3]

• Kornowac, Poland

References

External links

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