Domašov u Šternberka

Domašov u Šternberka is a small village and municipality in the Czech Republic, located in the Olomouc Region, within Olomouc District. The settlement sits at coordinates near 49.706°N, 17.338°E, in the north-eastern part of the region, close to the town of Šternberk, from which the second part of the village's name derives.

How many people live in Domašov u Šternberka?

Domašov u Šternberka is one of the smaller municipalities in Olomouc District. It had about 300 inhabitants according to earlier records, and by 2022 the population stood at 340 residents. This modest, steady population size is typical of rural municipalities in this part of the Olomouc Region.

Where exactly is Domašov u Šternberka located?

The village lies in the Olomouc Region (Olomoucký kraj), one of the fourteen administrative regions of the Czech Republic, and more specifically within Olomouc District, the administrative unit centered on the regional capital, the city of Olomouc. The suffix "u Šternberka" (literally "near Šternberk") signals the village's proximity to Šternberk, a historic town known for its castle, and distinguishes this settlement from other Czech villages also named Domašov.

What kind of place is Domašov u Šternberka?

As an "obec" — the smallest unit of local self-government in the Czech administrative system — Domašov u Šternberka has village status. Municipalities of this kind in the Olomouc Region typically feature a compact built-up core surrounded by farmland and small patches of woodland, characteristic of the foothills near the Upper Morava lowlands. A population in the low hundreds is common among the many small, self-governing villages scattered across this part of the region.

Why does the name include "u Šternberka"?

Several villages in the Czech Republic share the name Domašov, so a locational qualifier is added to each to avoid confusion — in this case, "u Šternberka," referring to the neighboring town of Šternberk. This naming convention is widespread in Czech toponymy and allows villages with identical core names, scattered across different parts of the country, to be clearly distinguished from one another.

Frequently asked questions

Which country and district does Domašov u Šternberka belong to? It is located in the Czech Republic, in the Olomouc Region, within Olomouc District.

How many inhabitants does the village have? According to 2022 data, Domašov u Šternberka had 340 inhabitants.

What is the administrative status of the village? It is a municipality (obec) with village status, the smallest unit of local government in the Czech Republic.

Where does the village's name come from? The second part of the name, "u Šternberka," refers to its proximity to the town of Šternberk and distinguishes it from other Czech villages named Domašov.

What are the geographic coordinates of Domašov u Šternberka? The village is located near 49.706°N, 17.338°E.