Cehnice
Municipality in South Bohemian, Czech Republic
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Cehnice is a municipality and village in Strakonice District in the South Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 500 inhabitants.
Cehnice | |
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Chapel in the centre of Cehnice | |
 Flag  Coat of arms | |
  Cehnice Location in the Czech Republic | |
| Coordinates: 49°12′55″N 14°1′46″E | |
| Country |  Czech Republic |
| Region | South Bohemian |
| District | Strakonice |
| First mentioned | 1342 |
| Area | |
• Total | 14.69 km2 (5.67 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 432 m (1,417 ft) |
| Population (2025-01-01)[1] | |
• Total | 511 |
| • Density | 34.8/km2 (90.1/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 387 52 |
| Website | www |
Administrative division
Cehnice consists of two municipal parts (in brackets population according to the 2021 census):[2]
- Cehnice (451)
- Dunovice (65)
Etymology
The name is derived from the personal name Cehna, meaning "the village of Cehna's people".[3]
Geography
Cehnice is located about 10 kilometres (6 mi) southeast of Strakonice and 41 km (25 mi) northwest of České Budějovice. It lies on the border between the České Budějovice Basin and Bohemian Forest Foothills. The highest point is a nameless hill at 627 m (2,057 ft) above sea level. The stream Cehnický potok flows through the municipality. The municipal territory is rich in fishponds.
History
The first written mention of Cehnice is from 1342, when a fortress stood here and Cehnice was in the possession of the Lords of Říčany (a branch that called themselves Cehnic of Říčany). They owned Cehnice until 1602, when it was annexed to the Štěkeň estate. In 1540, the village was promoted to a market town, but it later lost its privileges.[4]
Demographics
Transport
The I/22 road from Vodňany to Strakonice, which further continues to Klatovy, passes through the municipality.
Sights
The main historical landmark of Cehnice is the former fortress. It dates from 1342 at the latest. In the 16th and 17th centuries, it was rebuilt in the Renaissance style. Remains of sgraffito decoration on the façade have been preserved. Today the building is privately owned and used for housing.[7]
