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Železná Ruda, Czechia

Plzeň Region · Czechia

Železná Ruda is a small town in Plzeň Region, Czechia with a population of 2,096. Elevation: 2,549 ft (777 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).

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2,096 Population 68/sq mi density
2,549 ft Elevation 777 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
48.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Prague Timezone
$26,460 Median Income
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2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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2.7 / 5.0
$26,460 median income

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About Železná Ruda

Železná Ruda

Železná Ruda is a town in Klatovy District in the Plzeň Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 1,600 inhabitants. It is one of the important sports and tourist centres of the Bohemian Forest.

People

Population2,096
Density68/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$26,460

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
Rain48.6 in/yr
Sunny Days211/yr
Elevation2,549 ft (777 m)
Population2,096
Population Density68 / sq mi
Elevation2,549 ft (777 m)
Coordinates49.1374°, 13.2352°
TimezoneEurope/Prague
Country🇨🇿 Czechia
State / ProvincePlzeň Region
Average Temperature48°F (9°C)
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average65°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation48.6 inches (1,234 mm)
Annual Snowfall61.2 inches (155 cm)
Median Household Income$26,460

About Železná Ruda

Železná Ruda is a small town in Czechia (Plzeň Region) with a population of 2,096. The city sits at an elevation of 2,549 feet (777 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 34°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Prague.

The median household income in Železná Ruda is $26,460, which is 65% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 210 business establishments.

Income: Železná Ruda vs Czechia

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Income

Median HH Income$26,460
65% below Czechia avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)210

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Železná Ruda

Železná Ruda has an average annual temperature of 7.8°C (46°F). The hottest month is Jul (17.3°C), the coldest is Jan (-1.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1074 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -1.8°C / 29°F -5.5° / 1.8° 94.6
Feb -0.5°C / 31°F -4.8° / 3.8° 68.4
Mar 3°C / 37°F -2.1° / 8.2° 88.0
Apr 7.8°C / 46°F 1.4° / 14.2° 60.3
May 11.9°C / 53°F 5.9° / 17.9° 103.6
Jun 15.8°C / 60°F 9.7° / 21.8° 109.6
Jul 17.3°C / 63°F 11.1° / 23.5° 122.4
Aug 16.8°C / 62°F 10.5° / 23.2° 106.6
Sep 12.6°C / 55°F 6.7° / 18.5° 78.6
Oct 8°C / 46°F 2.7° / 13.2° 65.7
Nov 3.4°C / 38°F -0.8° / 7.5° 76.1
Dec -0.6°C / 31°F -3.8° / 2.6° 100.5
Železná Ruda experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 211 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 61.2 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 2,549 feet.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 65°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average48.4°F
10% below Czechia avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average65°F (19°C)
Sunny Days211 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,549 ft (777 m)
Area30.8 sq mi (79.8 km²)
Population Density68/sq mi
Coordinates49.1374°N, 13.2352°W
TimezoneEurope/Prague

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.6"
28% above Czechia avg
Snowfall 61.2"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.20"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.68"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

123 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M3.2 on May 22, 2018.

Nov 6, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M4.2 130 km
May 21, 2018 2 km SSE of Erlbach, Germany M4.1 143 km
Nov 6, 2000 4 km NE of Skalná, Czechia M4.0 133 km
Sep 4, 2011 5 km WSW of Habartov, Czechia M4.0 127 km
Sep 8, 2000 0 km N of Skalná, Czechia M3.8 132 km
Nov 6, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M3.8 130 km
Jun 1, 1997 2 km WNW of Bad Brambach, Germany M3.8 139 km
May 31, 2014 4 km NE of Skalná, Czechia M3.8 132 km
Oct 23, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M3.8 130 km
Sep 4, 2000 3 km S of Hranice, Czechia M3.6 148 km
Oct 29, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M3.6 130 km
Nov 6, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M3.6 130 km
Oct 15, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M3.5 130 km
Oct 15, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M3.5 130 km
Nov 6, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M3.5 130 km
Nov 6, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M3.4 130 km
Nov 6, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M3.4 130 km
Jan 17, 1997 1 km ENE of Skalná, Czechia M3.3 131 km
Oct 15, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M3.3 130 km
Sep 17, 2000 4 km WNW of Habartov, Czechia M3.3 130 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 4.1 in
February 28°F (-2°C) 3.1 in Coldest
March 34°F (1°C) 3.5 in
April 40°F (4°C) 2.7 in Driest
May 50°F (10°C) 3.3 in
June 55°F (13°C) 4.5 in
July 65°F (19°C) 5.2 in Warmest, Wettest
August 58°F (14°C) 4.1 in
September 51°F (11°C) 3.5 in
October 43°F (6°C) 3.2 in
November 34°F (1°C) 3.6 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 4.8 in

Železná Ruda has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 28°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.2") and April the driest (2.7").

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Schools in Železná Ruda

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
ZŠ Karla Klostermanna
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Radio Stations near Železná Ruda

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Oldiewelle Niederbayern (DE) MP3 128 kbps
Arberwaldradio (DE) folk MP3 128 kbps
Arberlandradio (DE) MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Železná Ruda

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bauernhausmuseum Lindberg
Bayerwald-Handwerksmuseum
Burgruine Weißenstein
Glasmuseum Frauenau
Haus zur Wildnis
Liesl Karlstadt Mini-Musäum
Localbahnmuseum Bayerisch Eisenstein
Mineralien
Mineralienmuseum
Museum dr. Šimona Adlera
Museum Weißenstein zum fressenden Haus
Museumsschlösschen Theresienthal
Muzeum historických motocyklů
Muzeum šumavského pivovarnictví
Muzeum šumavských minerálů
Muzeum Železná Ruda
Niederbayerisches Landwirtschaftsmuseum
Schnapsmuseum Spiegelau
Silberbergwerk
Skulpturenpark und Galerie für Heinz Theuerjahr
Waldgeschichtliches Museum St. Oswald
Waldmuseum

Libraries in Železná Ruda

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Gemeindebücherei „Mariä Himmelfahrt“0.0
Knihovna Dešenice0.0
Městská knihovna Janovice nad Úhlavou0.0
MK Nýrsko0.0
Petrovice u Sušice0.0
Stadtbücherei0.0
Stadtbücherei Zwiesel0.0

Farmers Markets in Železná Ruda

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Asia Market

Hotels in Železná Ruda

19 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Belveder
Buk
Casino & Hotel ADMIRAL Alžbětín
Čertův Mlýn
Chata Ořovský
Hotel Bohemia
Hotel Certova Chata
Hotel Gradl
Hotel Magnetit
Hotel Ostrý
Hotel Sirotek
Hotel Stella
Hotel Šumava
Karl
Orea Resort Horizont
Penzion Bobešova bouda
Penzion Lucie
Penzion Sport
Penzion St. Moritz

Restaurants in Železná Ruda

20 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Belveder
Böhmerwald
Bufet Kryštof Částka
Cukrárna Sněhurka
Hotel Ostrý
INGO Casino
Pizza Music Bar Inet
Pizzeria u Michala
Pod Hůreckým vrchem
Restaurace na nádraží
Restaurace Nádraží
Restaurace Pancíř
Restaurace Šumavav
Restaurace U Lanovky
Restaurace Zámeček
Restaurant Javor
Resturace U Jelena
U Larvů
U Zlomené Lyže
Viet Sen

Cafes in Železná Ruda

5 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café Charlotte
Café Rozhlas
Cross Cafe
Pohádková cukrárna
Stop Cafe

Castles in Železná Ruda

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Zámeček Železná Ruda

Train Stations in Železná Ruda

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Špičák
Železná Ruda - Alžbětín

Gas Stations in Železná Ruda

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CZ #70464176
Free1 GAS Železná Ruda
one1 - Alžbětín
Orlen

Gyms in Železná Ruda

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Fitness Špičák

Breweries in Železná Ruda

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Adam Bräu
Belveder
Bezděkovský pivovar
Drachselsrieder Schlossbräu
Penzion U Zlatého srnce Srní
Privatbrauerei J.B. Falter
Stangl

Stadiums & Teams in Železná Ruda

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Ski Resorts Near Železná Ruda

13 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Skilifte Geiersberg 0.0 $0
Skilifte Geiersberg 0.0 $0
Hochficht-Böhmerwald 0.0 $0
Skiabfahrt Grainet 0.0 $0
Mitterdorf 0.0 $0
Skilift Kapellenberg 0.0 $0
Lyžařský areál Kobyla 0.0 $0
Skilift Riedlberg 0.0 $0
Großer Arber 0.0 $0
Debrník 0.0 $0
Hohenbogen 0.0 $0
Freizeitzentrum Althütte 0.0 $0
DSV Nordic Aktivzentrum Althütte 0.0 $0

Airports Near Železná Ruda

34 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Plzeň-Líně AirportMedium Airport
Arnbruck AirfieldSmall Airport
Arnschwang ULMSmall Airport
Aßberg ULSmall Airport
Cham-Janahof AirfieldSmall Airport
Chotěšov AirfieldSmall Airport
Deggendorf AirfieldSmall Airport
Dingolfing AirfieldSmall Airport
Eggenfelden AirfieldSmall Airport
Elsenthal Grafe AirfieldSmall Airport
Erpužice AirfieldSmall Airport
Flugplatz SonnenSmall Airport
Fürstenzell AirfieldSmall Airport
Hořovice AirfieldSmall Airport
Hrabice airstripSmall Airport
Katovice AirstripSmall Airport
Klatovy Josef Hubáč AirfieldSmall Airport
Kostelec AirstripSmall Airport
Kříženec Planá AirfieldSmall Airport
Letkov AirfieldSmall Airport
Litochovice u Strakonic AirstripSmall Airport
LochousiceSmall Airport
Napajedla AirfieldSmall Airport
Pfarrkirchen AirfieldSmall Airport
Plešnice AirfieldSmall Airport
Přešťovice u Strakonic AirstripSmall Airport
Rabi AirfieldSmall Airport
Rokycany AirfieldSmall Airport
Schärding-Suben AirfieldSmall Airport
Staňkov AirfieldSmall Airport
Strakonice AirfieldSmall Airport
Straubing AirportRBMSmall Airport
Tachov AirfieldSmall Airport
Vilshofen AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Železná Ruda

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Železná Ruda

Treatment Centers in Železná Ruda

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Kurzentrum Sonnenschein

Churches & Religious Organizations in Železná Ruda

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chaple
hřbitovní kaple svatého Kříže
Panna Marie Pomocná
sv. Anna

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Waterfalls
2
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Prague

🇨🇿 About Czechia

Capital Prague
Population 10,625,695
Area 78,866 km²
GDP (USD) $345,059,295,660
GDP per capita $31,762
HDI 0.905
Life expectancy 79.9 years
Internet users 86.0%
Urban population 72.7%
Currency CZK (Koruna)
Languages Czech, Slovak
Calling code +420
TLD .cz
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Czechia

13 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Den obnovy samostatného českého státu; Nový rok
Apr 3 Good Friday Velký pátek
Apr 6 Easter Monday Velikonoční pondělí
May 1 Labour Day Svátek práce
May 8 Liberation Day Den vítězství
Jul 5 Saints Cyril and Methodius Day Den slovanských věrozvěstů Cyrila a Metoděje
Jul 6 Jan Hus Day Den upálení mistra Jana Husa
Sep 28 St. Wenceslas Day Den české státnosti
Oct 28 Independent Czechoslovak State Day Den vzniku samostatného československého státu
Nov 17 Struggle for Freedom and Democracy Day Den boje za svobodu a demokracii a Mezinárodní den studentstva
Dec 24 Christmas Eve Štědrý den
Dec 25 Christmas Day 1. svátek vánoční
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day 2. svátek vánoční

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Frequently Asked Questions About Železná Ruda

What is the population of Železná Ruda?

Železná Ruda has a population of 2,096 residents and is located in Czechia. The population density is 68 people per square mile, spread across 30.8 square miles.

Is Železná Ruda expensive to live in?

The median household income is $26,460, 65% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Železná Ruda?

Železná Ruda has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 34°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 211 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 48.6 inches, with 61.2 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Železná Ruda?

There are 210 business establishments in the area.

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