About this place
Prlov is a small municipality and village in the Czech Republic, located in the Vsetín District within the Zlín Region. It sits at coordinates 49.2462°N, 17.9583°E, placing it in the eastern part of the country, an area known for its rolling, rural landscape typical of the Vsetín District.
How many people live in Prlov?
As of 1 January 2012, Prlov had 540 inhabitants. Other sources put the figure closer to 500, confirming that this is a small, rural community typical of this part of the Zlín Region. Such a modest population means a quiet, close-knit village atmosphere, away from the bustle of the region's larger towns.
Where exactly is Prlov located?
The municipality administratively belongs to the Vsetín District, one of the districts of the Zlín Region, an administrative unit in the Czech Republic. Its coordinates, 49.2462°N, 17.9583°E, point to a location where the terrain is hilly, with the village's built-up area likely stretching along local roads and streams, as is common for settlements in this region.
Is Prlov a protected area?
According to Wikidata records, Prlov is also described as a protected area in the Czech Republic. This classification suggests that land within or directly adjacent to the municipality falls under nature protection, likely connected to the local landscape, flora, or fauna characteristic of the Vsetín District. For visitors interested in nature-focused tourism, this status can be a useful reference point when planning a visit.
What should you know about the administrative status of the village?
Prlov functions as an independent municipality (obec) — the basic unit of local self-government in the Czech Republic. Its inclusion in the Vsetín District within the Zlín Region means that local administration falls under regional structures based in Zlín, the region's capital. Small municipalities like this one form an essential part of the settlement pattern across the Czech countryside, where most villages count anywhere from a few hundred to a few thousand residents.
Frequently asked questions
How many people live in Prlov? According to 2012 data, 540 people; other sources cite a figure closer to 500.
Which region of the Czech Republic is Prlov in? It lies in the Zlín Region, within the Vsetín District, in the eastern part of the country.
Is there a protected area in Prlov? Yes, available data links the village to a protected area in the Czech Republic.
What is Prlov's administrative status? It is an independent municipality (obec) belonging to the Vsetín District.
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