Hovorany
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Hovorany | |
|---|---|
 Centre of Hovorany | |
 Flag  Coat of arms | |
  Hovorany Location in the Czech Republic | |
| Coordinates: 48°57′18″N 16°59′36″E / 48.95500°N 16.99333°E | |
| Country |  Czech Republic |
| Region | South Moravian |
| District | Hodonín |
| First mentioned | 1593 |
| Area | |
• Total | 20.99 km2 (8.10 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 193 m (633 ft) |
| Population (2025-01-01)[1] | |
• Total | 2,153 |
| • Density | 100/km2 (270/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 696 12 |
| Website | www |
Hovorany (German: Howoran) is a municipality and village in Hodonín District in the South Moravian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 2,200 inhabitants.
Hovorany is located about 14 kilometres (9 mi) northwest of Hodonín and 37 km (23 mi) southeast of Brno. It lies in the Kyjov Hills. The highest point is a hill at 281 m (922 ft) above sea level.
History
The first written mention of Hovorany is from 1593. It was founded by Jan IV of Lipá, who allowed Croat migrants to settle on his Hodonín estate. The Croats then gradually assimilated. Hovorany suffered greatly in 1605 (during the Bocskai uprising) and during the Thirty Years' War.[2]
Demographics
Economy
Hovorany is known for viticulture. The municipality lies in the Slovácká wine sub-region.
Transport
There are no railways or major roads passing through the municipality.
