Hronov

Hronov
Aerial view
Hronov
Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 50°28′47″N 16°10′57″E / 50.47972°N 16.18250°E / 50.47972; 16.18250
Country Czech Republic
RegionHradec Králové
DistrictNáchod
First mentioned1359
Government
  MayorPetr Koleta (ANO)
Area
  Total
22.04 km2 (8.51 sq mi)
Elevation
364 m (1,194 ft)
Population
 (2025-01-01)
  Total
6,094
  Density280/km2 (720/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal codes
549 31, 549 34
Websitewww.mestohronov.cz

Hronov (Czech pronunciation: [ˈɦronof]) is a town in Náchod District in the Hradec Králové Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 6,100 inhabitants. It is known as the birthplace of writer Alois Jirásek.