Krmelín is located about 9 kilometres (6 mi) northwest of Frýdek-Místek and 7 km (4 mi) south of Ostrava. It lies on the border between the Moravian Gate and Moravian-Silesian Foothills. The highest point is the hill Krmelínský kopec at 332 m (1,089 ft) above sea level.
History
The first written mention of Krmelín is from 1447.
Demographics
Historical population
Year
Pop.
±%
1869
705
—
1880
702
−0.4%
1890
835
+18.9%
1900
942
+12.8%
1910
1,004
+6.6%
Year
Pop.
±%
1921
1,077
+7.3%
1930
1,194
+10.9%
1950
1,049
−12.1%
1961
1,334
+27.2%
1970
1,400
+4.9%
Year
Pop.
±%
1980
1,649
+17.8%
1991
1,808
+9.6%
2001
1,818
+0.6%
2011
2,180
+19.9%
2021
2,289
+5.0%
Source: Censuses
Transport
The I/58 road from Ostrava to Rožnov pod Radhoštěm passes through the municipality.
Sights
Church of Saints John and Paul
The only protected cultural monuments are two stone crosses from the years 1858 and 1868.
The main landmark of Krmelín is the Church of Saints John and Paul. Originally built as a chapel, its construction was finished in 1900.