Chvalčov | |
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Chvalčov Location in the Czech Republic | |
Coordinates: 49°23′31″N 17°42′41″E / 49.39194°N 17.71139°E | |
Country | Czech Republic |
Region | Zlín |
District | Kroměříž |
First mentioned | 1369 |
Area | |
• Total | 22.93 km2 (8.85 sq mi) |
Elevation | 386 m (1,266 ft) |
Population (2023-01-01)[1] | |
• Total | 1,609 |
• Density | 70/km2 (180/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 768 72 |
Website | www |
Chvalčov is a municipality and village in Kroměříž District in the Zlín Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 1,600 inhabitants.
Chvalčov lies approximately 25 kilometres (16 mi) north-east of Kroměříž, 18 km (11 mi) north of Zlín, and 249 km (155 mi) east of Prague.
History
The first written mention of Chvalčov is from 1369.[2]
Sights
The Hostýn Hill, a Catholic pilgrimage site, lies in the municipal territory of Chvalčov. There is also the ruin of Obřany Castle on the eponymous hill.
References
- ↑ "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2023". Czech Statistical Office. 2023-05-23.
- ↑ "Historie obce" (in Czech). Obec Chvalčov. Retrieved 2021-12-12.
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