Lipová is a municipality and village in Prostějov District in the Olomouc Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 700 inhabitants.
Administrative division Lipová consists of three municipal parts (in brackets population according to the 2021 census): Lipová (368) Hrochov (197) Seč (105)
Etymology The name Lipová is derived from , i.e. 'linden forest'.
Geography Lipová is located about west of Prostějov and west of Olomouc. It lies in the Drahany Highlands. The highest point is at above sea level. The Hloučela River flows through the municipality.
History The first written mention of Lipová is from 1379. Until 1960, Lipová, Hrochov and Seč were three separate municipalities. In 1961, they were merged.
Demographics
Transport There are no railways or major roads passing through the municipality.
Sights
Among the protected cultural monuments in the municipality are the Chapel of Saint Lawrence from the beginning of the 19th century (together with a cross from 1843), located in Hrochov, and the Chapel of Saint Martin (formerly consecrated to St. Florian) from the second half of the 19th century, located in Seč.
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