The name is derived from the word jíva (i.e. 'goat willow'), meaning "goat willow grove".
Geography
Jivina is located about 14 kilometres (9 mi) north of Mladá Boleslav and 58 km (36 mi) northeast of Prague. It lies in the Jizera Table. The highest point is at 326 m (1,070 ft) above sea level. The Jizera River flows along the eastern municipal border and the Zábrdka Stream flows along the western municipal border.
History
The first written mention of Jivina is from 1400.
Demographics
Historical population
Year
Pop.
±%
1869
312
—
1880
340
+9.0%
1890
340
+0.0%
1900
368
+8.2%
1910
361
−1.9%
Year
Pop.
±%
1921
434
+20.2%
1930
434
+0.0%
1950
318
−26.7%
1961
334
+5.0%
1970
326
−2.4%
Year
Pop.
±%
1980
313
−4.0%
1991
363
+16.0%
2001
401
+10.5%
2011
441
+10.0%
2021
480
+8.8%
Source: Censuses
Transport
There are no railways or major roads passing through the municipality.
Sights
Chapel in Jivina
There are no protected cultural monuments in the municipality. Among the landmarks of Jivina are the two chapels.