Chvalčov
Chvalčov | |
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.jpg) Bystřička River in 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[edit]
The first written mention of Chvalčov is from 1369.[2]
Sights[edit]
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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[edit]
- ^ "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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