Bojkovice

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settlement_typeTown
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image_captionCentre of Bojkovice
image_flagFlag of Bojkovice.svg
image_shieldBojkovice znak.svg
subdivision_typeCountry
subdivision_name
subdivision_type1Region
subdivision_name1Zlín
subdivision_type2District
subdivision_name2Uherské Hradiště
pushpin_mapCzech Republic
pushpin_relief1
pushpin_map_captionLocation in the Czech Republic
coordinates
leader_titleMayor
leader_namePetr Viceník
established_titleFirst mentioned
established_date1362
area_total_km241.87
elevation_m272
population_as_of2025-01-01
population_footnotes
population_total4422
population_density_km2auto
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timezone1_DSTCEST
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postal_code_typePostal code
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website
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Administrative division

Bojkovice consists of four municipal parts (in brackets population according to the 2021 census):

  • Bojkovice (3,575)
  • Bzová (305)
  • Krhov (223)
  • Přečkovice (148)

Geography

Bojkovice is located about 23 km south of Zlín and 21 km northwest of Trenčín. The built-up area lies in the Olšava River valley. The northern part of the municipal territory lies in the Vizovice Highlands, the southern part lies in the White Carpathians. The highest point is the hill Lokov with an elevation of 739 m. The upper course of the Olšava River flows through the town. The almost entire territory of Bojkovice lies within the Bílé Karpaty Protected Landscape Area.

History

The first written mention of Bojkovice is from 1362. It was promoted to a market town in 1449. In the 16th century, Bojkovice was attacked and plundered by the Hungarians, bringing periods of famine.

The 19th century brought greater prosperity, as railroads and electrical grids entered the area. During World War II, it was occupied by Nazi Germany, who converted the local factory to war-materials production.

The municipality received the town status in 1965.

Demographics

|align=none|cols=3 |1869|3454 |1880|3556 |1890|3536 |1900|3670 |1910|3821 |1921|3859 |1930|3983 |1950|4021 |1961|4532 |1970|4429 |1980|4629 |1991|4858 |2001|4768 |2011|4396 |2021|4251 |source=Censuses}}

Transport

Bojkovice is located on the railway line Staré Město–Bylnice.

Sights

::figure[src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/15/Newsvetlov1.JPG" caption="Nový Světlov Castle"] ::

The main attraction is the Nový Světlov Castle. The original fort was built in the 1480s to protect the town from the attacks of Hungarians.

The parish Church of Saint Lawrence is an early Baroque building from the 17th century.

In the town there is also the Bojskovsko Museum, focused on local folklore and traditions.

Notable people

Twin towns – sister cities

Bojkovice is twinned with:

References

References

  1. (2025-05-16). "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2025". [[Czech Statistical Office]].
  2. (2022). "Public Census 2021 – basic data". [[Czech Statistical Office]].
  3. "Historie města Bojkovice". Město Bojkovice.
  4. (2015-12-21). "Historický lexikon obcí České republiky 1869–2011". [[Czech Statistical Office]].
  5. (2021-03-27). "Population Census 2021: Population by sex". [[Czech Statistical Office]].
  6. "Detail stanice Bojkovice". [[České dráhy]].
  7. "Bojkovice". CzechTourism.
  8. "Kostel sv. Vavřince". Město Bojkovice.
  9. "Titulní strana". Město Bojkovice.

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