Olšany () is a municipality and village in Šumperk District in the Olomouc Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 1,000 inhabitants.
Administrative division Olšany consists of two municipal parts (in brackets population according to the 2021 census): Olšany (808) Klášterec (215)
Geography Olšany is located about west of Šumperk and northwest of Olomouc. The municipal territory extends into three geomorphological regions: the western part lies in the Zábřeh Highlands, the middle part lies in the Mohelnice Depression, and a small part in the north lies in the Hanušovice Highlands. The highest point is at above sea level.
The village lies in the valley on the right bank of the Morava River. The streams Bušínský potok and Kamenný potok flow through the municipality.
History The first written mention of Olšany is from 1386, referring to a local landowner Bolík of Olšany. Klášterec was first mentioned in 1349.
A factory producing cigarette paper was established in 1862 and significantly changed the municipality's rural character. It also caused steep growth of population.
In 1980, Klášterec was joined to Olšany.
Demographics
Economy
The cigarette paper factory is still in operation and is the main employer in Olšany. Its products are known under the brand Vážka.
Transport The I/11 road from Šumperk to Červená Voda runs through the municipality.
Sport In the municipality is a small ski resort with two ski lifts.
Sights The main landmark of Olšany is the Church of the Annunciation of the Virgin Mary. It has a well preserved Gothic core.
Notable people Hans Nibel (1880–1934), German mechanical engineer
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