Otnice

Otnice
Municipality
Centre of Otnice
Centre of Otnice
Flag of Otnice
Flag
Coat of arms of Otnice
Coat of arms
Otnice is located in Czech Republic
Otnice
Otnice
Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 49°5′11″N 16°48′52″E / 49.08639°N 16.81444°E / 49.08639; 16.81444
Country Czech Republic
RegionSouth Moravian
DistrictVyškov
First mentioned1255
Area
 • Total
8.70 km2 (3.36 sq mi)
Elevation
216 m (709 ft)
Population
 (2024-01-01)[1]
 • Total
1,591
 • Density180/km2 (470/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
683 54
Websitewww.otnice.cz

Otnice is a municipality and village in Vyškov District in the South Moravian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 1,600 inhabitants.

Etymology

The name Otnice is derived from the personal name Oten.[2]

Geography

Otnice is located about 17 kilometres (11 mi) southeast of Brno. It lies in an agricultural landscape, which mostly belongs to the Ždánice Forest. The northwestern part of the municipal territory extends into the Dyje–Svratka Valley. The highest point is the flat hill Malý Sádkový vrch at 268 m (879 ft) above sea level. The municipality is situated at the confluence of two small brooks, Otnický potok and Bošovický potok.

History

The first written mention of Otnice is from 1255.[2]

Demographics

Historical population
YearPop.±%
1869778—    
1880888+14.1%
1890907+2.1%
19001,010+11.4%
19101,140+12.9%
YearPop.±%
19211,225+7.5%
19301,386+13.1%
19501,382−0.3%
19611,535+11.1%
19701,515−1.3%
YearPop.±%
19801,485−2.0%
19911,365−8.1%
20011,383+1.3%
20111,470+6.3%
20211,567+6.6%
Source: Censuses[3][4]

Economy

The municipality is mainly focused on agriculture.[2]

Transport

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

Sights

The main landmark of Otnice is the Church of Saint Aloysius. The current Neo-Renaissance structure was built in 1855–1856.[2]

References

  1. ^ "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2024". Czech Statistical Office. 2024-05-17.
  2. ^ a b c d "Základní údaje" (in Czech). Obec Otnice. Retrieved 2023-02-14.
  3. ^ "Historický lexikon obcí České republiky 1869–2011" (in Czech). Czech Statistical Office. 2015-12-21.
  4. ^ "Population Census 2021: Population by sex". Public Database. Czech Statistical Office. 2021-03-27.
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