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Křenovice (Vyškov District)

Coordinates: 49°8′32″N 16°49′46″E / 49.14222°N 16.82944°E / 49.14222; 16.82944
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Křenovice
Centre of Křenovice
Centre of Křenovice
Křenovice is located in Czech Republic
Křenovice
Křenovice
Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 49°8′32″N 16°49′46″E / 49.14222°N 16.82944°E / 49.14222; 16.82944
Country Czech Republic
RegionSouth Moravian
DistrictVyškov
First mentioned1305
Area
 • Total8.85 km2 (3.42 sq mi)
Elevation
205 m (673 ft)
Population
 (2024-01-01)[1]
 • Total2,057
 • Density230/km2 (600/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
683 52
Websitewww.obec-krenovice.cz

Křenovice is a municipality and village in Vyškov District in the South Moravian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 2,100 inhabitants.

Geography

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Křenovice is located about 19 kilometres (12 mi) southwest of Vyškov and 15 km (9 mi) east of Brno. It lies in the Dyje–Svratka Valley. The highest point is at 273 m (896 ft) above sea level. The Rakovec River flows through the municipality.

History

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The first written mention of Křenovice is from 1305.[2] In the 15th century, the village was annexed to the Slavkov estate. During the Thirty Years' War, most of the village was destroyed. During the 18th century, the population grew significantly. The development of Křenovice ended in 1805, when the Battle of Austerlitz took place nearby and caused a smallpox epidemic and material damage.[3]

Demographics

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Historical population
YearPop.±%
1869919—    
18801,068+16.2%
18901,131+5.9%
19001,204+6.5%
19101,441+19.7%
YearPop.±%
19211,595+10.7%
19301,972+23.6%
19501,885−4.4%
19611,993+5.7%
19701,874−6.0%
YearPop.±%
19801,742−7.0%
19911,725−1.0%
20011,749+1.4%
20111,824+4.3%
20211,905+4.4%
Source: Censuses[4][5]

Transport

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Two different railway lines run through Křenovice. The Křenovice dolní nádraží station is located on the line BrnoUherské Hradiště.[6] The Křenovice horní nádraží station is a terminus and starting point of the line from/to Skalice nad Svitavou via Brno.[7]

Sights

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Church of Saint Lawrence

The main landmark of Křenovice is the Church of Saint Lawrence. It was originally a medieval Gothic church. In the mid-19th century, it was extended to its present form.[8]

References

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  1. ^ "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2024". Czech Statistical Office. 2024-05-17.
  2. ^ "První písemná zmínka o Křenovicích" (in Czech). Obec Křenovice. Retrieved 2024-04-12.
  3. ^ "Historie obce Křenovice" (in Czech). Obec Křenovice. Retrieved 2024-04-12.
  4. ^ "Historický lexikon obcí České republiky 1869–2011" (in Czech). Czech Statistical Office. 2015-12-21.
  5. ^ "Population Census 2021: Population by sex". Public Database. Czech Statistical Office. 2021-03-27.
  6. ^ "Detail stanice Křenovice dolní n." (in Czech). České dráhy. Retrieved 2024-04-12.
  7. ^ "Detail stanice Křenovice horní n." (in Czech). České dráhy. Retrieved 2024-04-12.
  8. ^ "Areál kostela sv. Vavřince" (in Czech). National Heritage Institute. Retrieved 2024-04-12.
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