Pozlovice Explained

Pozlovice
Settlement Type:Market town
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Type1:Region
Subdivision Name1:Zlín
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Name2:Zlín
Pushpin Map:Czech Republic
Pushpin Relief:1
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates:49.1292°N 17.7692°W
Established Title:First mentioned
Established Date:1412
Area Total Km2:9.59
Elevation M:302
Population As Of:2024-01-01
Population Footnotes:[1]
Population Total:1370
Population Density Km2:auto
Timezone1:CET
Utc Offset1:+1
Timezone1 Dst:CEST
Utc Offset1 Dst:+2
Postal Code Type:Postal code
Postal Code:763 26

Pozlovice is a market town in Zlín District in the Zlín Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 1,400 inhabitants.

Geography

Pozlovice is located about 13km (08miles) southeast of Zlín. It lies in the Vizovice Highlands. The highest point is the hill Obětová at 511m (1,677feet). The streams Luhačovický potok and Pozlovický potok flow through the market town. The eastern part of the municipal territory lies within the White Carpathians Protected Landscape Area.

The Luhačovice Reservoir is built on the Luhačovický potok. It was built in 1912–1930. Its primary task was flood protection, but today it is mainly used for sports and recreational purposes.[2]

History

The first written mention of Pozlovice is from 1287. Until the first half of the 17th century, the village was part of the Starý Světlov estate. From the first half of the 17th century until 1945, it was part of the Luhačovice estate, owned by the Serényi family. In 1758, Pozlovice was promoted to a market town by Empress Maria Theresa.[3]

Transport

There are no railways or major roads passing through the municipality.

Sights

The main cultural landmark of Pozlovice is the Church of Saint Martin. It was built in the 17th century on the site of an older medieval church.[4]

Twin towns – sister cities

See also: List of twin towns and sister cities in the Czech Republic. Pozlovice is twinned with:[5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2024. Czech Statistical Office. 2024-05-17.
  2. Web site: Luhačovická přehrada. Městys Pozlovice. cs. 2024-03-01.
  3. Web site: Městys Pozlovice. Městys Pozlovice. cs. 2024-03-01.
  4. Web site: Kostel sv. Martina. National Heritage Institute. cs. 2024-03-01.
  5. Web site: Turistika. Městys Pozlovice. cs. 2023-08-06.