Modletice
Municipality
Modletice Castle
Modletice Castle
Flag of Modletice
Flag
Coat of arms of Modletice
Coat of arms
Modletice is located in Czech Republic
Modletice
Modletice
Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 49°58′13″N 14°35′28″E / 49.97028°N 14.59111°E / 49.97028; 14.59111
Country Czech Republic
RegionCentral Bohemian
DistrictPrague-East
First mentioned1336
Area
 • Total3.44 km2 (1.33 sq mi)
Elevation
357 m (1,171 ft)
Population
 (2023-01-01)[1]
 • Total662
 • Density190/km2 (500/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
251 01
Websitewww.modletice.cz

Modletice is a municipality and village in Prague-East District in the Central Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 700 inhabitants. It is known for its large industrial zone.

Etymology

The name is derived from the personal name Modlata, meaning "the village of Modlata's people".[2]

Geography

Modletice is located about 8 km (5 mi) southeast of Prague. It lies mostly in a flat landscape in the Prague Plateau. The southeastern part of the municipal territory extends into the Benešov Uplands and includes the highest point of Modletice at 407 m (1,335 ft) above sea level. The brook of Chomutovický potok flows through the municipality and supplies two small fishponds.

History

The first written mention of Modletice is from 1336. It was owned by various lower noblemen and burghers.[3]

Demographics

Historical population
YearPop.±%
1869274—    
1880255−6.9%
1890247−3.1%
1900264+6.9%
1910264+0.0%
YearPop.±%
1921254−3.8%
1930226−11.0%
1950161−28.8%
1961153−5.0%
1970153+0.0%
YearPop.±%
1980236+54.2%
1991360+52.5%
2001361+0.3%
2011583+61.5%
2021545−6.5%
Source: Censuses[4][5]

Economy

View of Modletice Castle across the Zámecký pond

Modletice is known for its large industrial zone, which benefits from the proximity of Prague and the motorways. It mainly consists of logistics centres.[6] The Czech branch of Billa, one of the largest employers in the country, has its headquarters in Modletice.[7]

Transport

Modletice is located at the junction of the D0 and D1 motorways.

Sights

There are no significant monuments. The main landmark of Modletice is the Modletice Castle. It is a Baroque castle from the 18th century, but lost its historical value due to insensitive reconstructions.[6]

References

  1. ↑ "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2023". Czech Statistical Office. 2023-05-23.
  2. ↑ Profous, Antonín (1951). Místní jména v Čechách III: M–Ř (in Czech). p. 119.
  3. ↑ "Modletice (Česko)" (in Czech). Středočeská vědecká knihovna v Kladně. Retrieved 2023-03-10.
  4. ↑ "Historický lexikon obcí České republiky 1869–2011 – Okres Praha-východ" (in Czech). Czech Statistical Office. 2015-12-21. pp. 7–8.
  5. ↑ "Population Census 2021: Population by sex". Public Database. Czech Statistical Office. 2021-03-27.
  6. 1 2 "Obec" (in Czech). Obec Modletice. Retrieved 2023-03-10.
  7. ↑ "Registr ekonomických subjektů". Business Register (in Czech). Czech Statistical Office. Retrieved 2023-03-10.
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