| Mírov | |
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| — Municipality — | |
| Mírov prison | |
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Mírov
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| Coordinates: | |
| Country | Czech Republic |
| Region | Olomouc |
| District | Šumperk |
| Area | |
| • Total | 13.59 km2 (5.2 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 395 m (1,296 ft) |
| Population (2006) | |
| • Total | 419 |
| • Density | 30.8/km2 (79.9/sq mi) |
| Postal code | 789 53 |
| Website | http://www.obecmirov.cz |
Mírov (German Mürau) is a village and municipality (obec) in Šumperk District in the Olomouc Region of the Czech Republic.
The municipality covers an area of 13.59 square kilometres (5.25 sq mi), and has a population of 419 (as at 3 July 2006).
Mírov lies approximately 22 kilometres (14 mi) south-west of Šumperk, 38 km (24 mi) north-west of Olomouc, and 177 km (110 mi) east of Prague.
The maximum security Mírov Prison is located in an old castle above the village. Here died in prison János Esterházy the only one Righteous among the Nations in Slovakia.
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