Dambořice

Dambořice is a municipality and village in Hodonín District in the South Moravian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 1,500 inhabitants.

Dambořice
General view of Dambořice
Dambořice
Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 49°2′18″N 16°55′3″E
Country Czech Republic
RegionSouth Moravian
DistrictHodonín
First mentioned1141
Area
  Total23.17 km2 (8.95 sq mi)
Elevation
224 m (735 ft)
Population
 (2021-01-01)[1]
  Total1,473
  Density64/km2 (160/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
696 35
Websitewww.damborice.cz

History

The first written mention of Dambořice is from 1141. It was formerly a market town, when it was promoted by Ferdinand I in 1534.[2][3]

Economy

Dambořice is known for the Dambořice oil field. It produces about 55% of the country's oil production.[4]

Sights

The most important landmarks are Church of Saint Martin and the Jewish cemetery.[2] The church was first mentioned in 1326, and it was reconstructed to its current form in around 1780.[5]

References

  1. "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2021". Czech Statistical Office. 2021-04-30.
  2. "Introduction". Obec Dambořice. Retrieved 2021-12-02.
  3. "Z historie Dambořic" (in Czech). Obec Dambořice. Retrieved 2021-12-02.
  4. "Zajímavosti obce" (in Czech). Obec Dambořice. Retrieved 2021-12-02.
  5. "Památky obce" (in Czech). Obec Dambořice. Retrieved 2021-12-02.


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