Železný Brod
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Železný Brod is located in the Liberec Region, southeast of Jablonec nad Nisou. Founded in the 11th or 12th century, it gained town rights under King Ottokar II in the 13th century. The town's name reflects its historical steelworks, added to 'Brod' (ford) around 1501.
Statistics
Area
22.51 km²
Population
6,043