Napajedla

Also known as Napagedl

Napajedla (; ) is a town in the Zlín Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 7,000 inhabitants. The historic town centre is well preserved and is protected as an urban monument zone.

Key facts

Settlement.name: Napajedla
Settlement.settlement_type: Town
Settlement.image_skyline: Radnice Napajedla.jpg
Settlement.image_caption: Town hall
Settlement.image_flag: Napajedla_CZ_flag.svg
Settlement.image_shield: Napajedla znak REKOS.jpg
Settlement.subdivision_type: Country
Settlement.subdivision_type1: Region
Settlement.subdivision_name1: Zlín
Settlement.subdivision_type2: District
Settlement.subdivision_name2: Zlín
Settlement.pushpin_map: Czech Republic
Settlement.pushpin_relief: 1
Settlement.pushpin_map_caption: Location in the Czech Republic
Settlement.leader_title: Mayor
Settlement.leader_name: Robert Podlas
Settlement.established_title: First mentioned
Settlement.established_date: 1355

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Encyclopedic overview

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Etymology
Geography
History
Demographics
Transport
Culture
Sights
Notable people
Twin towns – sister cities
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Napajedla (; ) is a town in the Zlín Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 7,000 inhabitants. The historic town centre is well preserved and is protected as an urban monument zone.

==Etymology== The town's name is derived from the verb napojit, which means 'to water (horses)'. It refers to a ford, which was used by military caravans for stops and refreshments. The word napajedla literally means 'watering holes'.

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