Slavičín

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nameSlavičín
settlement_typeTown
image_skylineSlavičín, Horní náměstí, východ.jpg
image_captionHorní Square
image_flagSlavicin_CZ_flag.gif
image_shieldSlavicin CoA CZ.jpg
subdivision_typeCountry
subdivision_name
subdivision_type1Region
subdivision_name1Zlín
subdivision_type2District
subdivision_name2Zlín
pushpin_mapCzech Republic
pushpin_relief1
pushpin_map_captionLocation in the Czech Republic
coordinates
leader_titleMayor
leader_nameTomáš Chmela
established_titleFirst mentioned
established_date1141
area_total_km233.61
elevation_m350
population_as_of2025-01-01
population_footnotes
population_total6184
population_density_km2auto
timezone1CET
utc_offset1+1
timezone1_DSTCEST
utc_offset1_DST+2
postal_code_typePostal code
postal_code763 21
website
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Administrative division

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

  • Slavičín (4,560)
  • Divnice (287)
  • Hrádek na Vlárské dráze (729)
  • Nevšová (460)

Etymology

There are several theories about the origin of the name. The name could be derived from slavík (i.e. 'nightingale'), or there may be a connection with the Slavník dynasty. According to local legend, the name is derived from slavný čin (meaning 'glorious deed').

Geography

Slavičín is located about 24 km southeast of Zlín. It lies in the Vizovice Highlands. The highest point is at 532 m above sea level. The Říka stream flows through the town. The entire municipal territory lies within the Bílé Karpaty Protected Landscape Area.

History

The first written mention of Slavičín is in a deed of Bishop Jindřich Zdík from 1141.

Demographics

|align=none|cols=3 |1869|2365 |1880|2378 |1890|2450 |1900|2606 |1910|2797 |1921|2608 |1930|2837 |1950|3033 |1961|4503 |1970|5478 |1980|7016 |1991|7197 |2001|7159 |2011|6611 |2021|6036 |source=Censuses}}

Transport

Slavičín is located on the railway line Bylnice–Bojkovice.

Sights

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The Church of Saint Adalbert is the oldest building in the town. The original church was from the 13th century. After it was destroyed by a fire, this cemetery church completely rebuilt in the Baroque style in 1897.

The Slavičín Castle was built in the Baroque style in 1750. Today it serves as a restaurant.

Notable people

Twin towns – sister cities

Slavičín 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. "První písemné zmínky o Slavičínsku". Město Slavičín.
  4. "Historie Slavičína". Město Slavičín.
  5. (2015-12-21). "Historický lexikon obcí České republiky 1869–2011". [[Czech Statistical Office]].
  6. (2021-03-27). "Population Census 2021: Population by sex". [[Czech Statistical Office]].
  7. "Detail stanice Slavičín". [[České dráhy]].
  8. "Kostel sv. Vojtěcha". Město Slavičín.
  9. "Zámek Slavičín". Město Slavičín.
  10. "Partnerská města a obce". Město Slavičín.

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