Tlumačov Explained

Tlumačov
Settlement Type:Municipality
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:49.2519°N 17.5053°W
Established Title:First mentioned
Established Date:1141
Area Total Km2:15.51
Elevation M:186
Population As Of:2024-01-01
Population Footnotes:[1]
Population Total:2460
Population Density Km2:auto
Timezone1:CET
Utc Offset1:+1
Timezone1 Dst:CEST
Utc Offset1 Dst:+2
Postal Code Type:Postal code
Postal Code:763 62

Tlumačov is a municipality and village in Zlín District in the Zlín Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 2,500 inhabitants.

Geography

Tlumačov is located about 12km (07miles) west of Zlín. It lies on the border between the Vizovice Highlands and Upper Morava Valley. The highest point is at 308m (1,010feet) above sea level. The Mojena Stream flows through the municipal territory. The Morava River flows along the western municipal border, just outside the territory of Tlumačov.

History

The first written mention of Tlumačov is in a deed of Bishop Jindřich Zdík from 1141.[2] [3]

Transport

The D55 motorway passes through the municipality.

Tlumačov is located on the railway line PřerovBřeclav.[4]

Sights

The main landmark of Tlumačov is the Church of Saint Martin. Its existence was first documented in 1373. In 1585, the tower was added. It was reconstructed in 1695, after it was damaged by a fire in 1691.[3] [5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2024. Czech Statistical Office. 2024-05-17.
  2. Web site: Historie Tlumačova v datech. Obec Tlumačov. cs. 2024-05-17.
  3. Web site: Tlumačov, kostel sv. Martina. Noc kostelů. cs. 2024-05-17.
  4. Web site: Detail stanice Tlumačov. České dráhy. cs. 2024-05-17.
  5. Web site: Památky. Obec Tlumačov. cs. 2024-05-17.