Kurdějov | |
|---|---|
 Church of Saint John the Baptist | |
 Flag  Coat of arms | |
  Kurdějov Location in the Czech Republic | |
| Coordinates: 48°57′28″N 16°45′48″E / 48.95778°N 16.76333°E | |
| Country |  Czech Republic |
| Region | South Moravian |
| District | Břeclav |
| First mentioned | 1286 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 9.26 km2 (3.58 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 236 m (774 ft) |
| Population (2023-01-01)[1] | |
| • Total | 456 |
| • Density | 49/km2 (130/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 693 01 |
| Website | www |
Kurdějov (German: Gurdau) is a municipality and village in Břeclav District in the South Moravian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 500 inhabitants.
Geography
Kurdějov is located about 23 kilometres (14 mi) north of Břeclav and 27 km (17 mi) south of Brno. It lies in the Ždánice Forest range. The highest point is the hill Holý vrch at 401 m (1,316 ft) above sea level.
History
The first written mention of Kurdějov is from 1286. From the early 14th century to 1594, the village was owned by the Lords of Lipá. In the 14th century, Anabaptists settled in the village.[2]
References
- ↑ "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2023". Czech Statistical Office. 2023-05-23.
- ↑ "Historie obce" (in Czech). Obec Kurdějov. Retrieved 2023-10-29.
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