Zborovice

Zborovice
Centre of Zborovice
Centre of Zborovice
Flag of Zborovice
Coat of arms of Zborovice
Zborovice is located in Czech Republic
Zborovice
Zborovice
Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 49°14′56″N 17°17′5″E / 49.24889°N 17.28472°E / 49.24889; 17.28472
Country Czech Republic
RegionZlín
DistrictKroměříž
First mentioned1276
Area
 • Total12.23 km2 (4.72 sq mi)
Elevation
247 m (810 ft)
Population
 (2023-01-01)[1]
 • Total1,449
 • Density120/km2 (310/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
768 32
Websitewww.obeczborovice.cz

Zborovice is a municipality and village in Kroměříž District in the Zlín Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 1,400 inhabitants.

Administrative parts[edit]

The village of Medlov is an administrative part of Zborovice.

Geography[edit]

Zborovice is located about 9 kilometres (6 mi) southwest of Kroměříž and 27 km (17 mi) west of Zlín. It lies in the Litenčice Hills. The highest point is the hill Troják at 397 metres (1,302 ft) above sea level.

History[edit]

The first written mention of Zborovice is from 1276, but settlement in the area extends far further into the past. This has been proven by archaeological excavations in a nearby village, 10th century earrings and rings were found.[2]

In the mid-19th century, sugar beet growing spread in the region and a sugar factory was established in Zborovice. In 1881, the railway to Kroměříž was built for the transportation of sugar pulp.[2]

Economy[edit]

In the 20th century, the sugar factory was rebuilt and today saw blades are produced there.[2]

Education[edit]

In Zborovice is a primary school and kindergarten.[3]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2023". Czech Statistical Office. 2023-05-23.
  2. ^ a b c "Historie" (in Czech). Obec Zborovice. Retrieved 2021-12-12.
  3. ^ "Kultura a školství" (in Czech). Obec Zborovice. Retrieved 2021-12-12.

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