Zátor

Zátor is a municipality and village in the Czech Republic, located in the Bruntál District within the Moravian-Silesian Region. As of January 1, 2012, official records counted 1,213 inhabitants, making it somewhat larger than many of the small municipalities scattered across this part of the country. Its geographic coordinates place it at roughly 50.034°N, 17.593°E, in the northeastern corner of the Czech Republic, in an area bordering the Jeseníky mountain range.

Where exactly is Zátor located?

Administratively, Zátor belongs to the Bruntál District, part of the Moravian-Silesian Region (Moravskoslezský kraj) — one of fourteen regions of the Czech Republic, situated in its northeastern corner along the border with Poland. The Bruntál District covers a large share of foothill and mountainous terrain associated with the Nízký Jeseník (Low Jeseníky) hills and the wider Jeseníky range, giving the district a distinctly scenic, nature-oriented character quite different from the more industrial parts of the Moravian-Silesian Region, which is otherwise best known for the Ostrava metropolitan area.

How many people live in Zátor?

According to census-style data from January 1, 2012, Zátor had 1,213 residents, while other sources cite a figure closer to 1,100. Either way, the picture is consistent: this is a mid-sized municipality by the standards of the region — noticeably larger than many neighboring villages counting only a few dozen or a few hundred residents, yet still far from urban in character. A population of this size suggests the village likely has at least basic amenities typical of larger rural municipalities, such as a school, local shops, or a municipal office, though specifics would need separate confirmation.

What should visitors know before coming here?

Given its location in the Bruntál District, near the foothills of the Jeseníky mountains, the area around Zátor can serve as an interesting stop for anyone traveling through this part of the country — on foot, by bike, or by car — while moving between larger towns in the northeastern Czech Republic. The precise coordinates (50.034°N, 17.593°E) make it easy to pinpoint the village on a map, which is useful for planning a route if Zátor is meant to be one stop among several while exploring the Moravian-Silesian Region. It's also worth noting that, due to its proximity to the mountains, the surrounding area tends to have a somewhat cooler and damper climate than the lowlands of central Bohemia, which can be relevant when planning a visit at any time of year.

Frequently asked questions

Is Zátor a town or a village? It is a village that is also its own municipality, with a population just over a thousand — it does not hold town status.

Which region of the Czech Republic is Zátor in? The Moravian-Silesian Region (Moravskoslezský kraj), within the Bruntál District, in the northeastern part of the country.

How many people live in Zátor? According to 2012 data, 1,213 inhabitants; other sources put the figure closer to 1,100.

Is the area around Zátor mountainous? Yes, the Bruntál District largely covers terrain associated with the Jeseníky and Nízký Jeseník mountain ranges.