Hluk (Uherské Hradiště District)

Hluk
Town
Hluk keep
Coat of arms
Country Czech Republic
Region Zlín
District Uherské Hradiště
Commune Uherské Hradiště
Elevation 222 m (728 ft)
Coordinates
Area 28.39 km2 (10.96 sq mi)
Population 4,442 (2006-08-28)
Density 156 / km2 (404 / sq mi)
First mentioned 1294
Mayor Jan Šimčík
Timezone CET (UTC+1)
 - summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 687 25
Location in the Czech Republic
Wikimedia Commons: Hluk
Statistics: statnisprava.cz
Website: www.uh.cz/hluk

Hluk is a town in Uherské Hradiště District in Zlín Region of the Czech Republic with population about 4400. The town was first mentioned in year 1294. The name of Hluk is derived from latin word "hlucium" (en: noise).

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