Luká
Luká is a village and municipality (obec) in Olomouc District in the Olomouc Region of the Czech Republic.
Luká
Luk | |
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Municipality | |
 Church of Saint John the Baptist | |
 Flag  Coat of arms | |
  Luká | |
| Coordinates: 49°39′2″N 16°56′54″E | |
| Country |  Czech Republic |
| Region | Olomouc |
| District | Olomouc |
| Area | |
| • Total | 14.84 km2 (5.73 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 483 m (1,585 ft) |
| Population (2012) | |
| • Total | 804 |
| • Density | 54/km2 (140/sq mi) |
| Postal code | 783 24 |
| Website | Official website |
The municipality covers an area of 14.84 square kilometres (5.73 sq mi), and has a population of 793 (as at 3 July 2006).
Luká lies approximately 23 kilometres (14 mi) west of Olomouc and 188 km (117 mi) east of Prague.
On May 5, 1945, the hamlet of Javoříčko was burned down by the SS and all 38 men were shot dead.
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