Chvalčov Explained

Chvalčov
Settlement Type:Municipality
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Type1:Region
Subdivision Name1:Zlín
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Name2:Kroměříž
Pushpin Map:Czech Republic
Pushpin Relief:1
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates:49.3919°N 17.7114°W
Established Title:First mentioned
Established Date:1369
Area Total Km2:22.93
Elevation M:386
Population As Of:2024-01-01
Population Footnotes:[1]
Population Total:1606
Population Density Km2:auto
Timezone1:CET
Utc Offset1:+1
Timezone1 Dst:CEST
Utc Offset1 Dst:+2
Postal Code Type:Postal code
Postal Code:768 72

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 25km (16miles) north-east of Kroměříž, 18km (11miles) north of Zlín, and 249km (155miles) 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.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2024. Czech Statistical Office. 2024-05-17.
  2. Web site: Historie obce. Obec Chvalčov. cs. 2021-12-12.