Orlová

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Orlová

Nomenclature and Geography

Category: Obec / Město

Summary

Orlová is a town in the Moravian-Silesian Region of the Czech Republic, historically significant for its coal mining industry. It is located in the Ostrava Basin within the historical region of Cieszyn Silesia. The town was founded following a legend involving Duke Mieszko IV Tanglefoot.

Statistics

Area

24.67 km²

Population

27,540

Location