Hroznová Lhota
Municipality in South Moravian, Czech Republic
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Hroznová Lhota is a municipality and village in Hodonín District in the South Moravian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 1,200 inhabitants.
Hroznová Lhota | |
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View from the west | |
 Flag  Coat of arms | |
  Hroznová Lhota Location in the Czech Republic | |
| Coordinates: 48°54′28″N 17°25′1″E | |
| Country |  Czech Republic |
| Region | South Moravian |
| District | Hodonín |
| First mentioned | 1371 |
| Area | |
• Total | 9.05 km2 (3.49 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 203 m (666 ft) |
| Population (2026-01-01)[1] | |
• Total | 1,153 |
| • Density | 127/km2 (330/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 696 63 |
| Website | www |
Etymology
Geography
Hroznová Lhota is located about 22 kilometres (14 mi) east of Hodonín and 39 km (24 mi) southwest of Zlín. It lies in the Vizovice Highlands. The highest point is at 436 m (1,430 ft) above sea level. The Velička River flows through the municipality. The Bílé Karpaty Protected Landscape Area extends from the south just into the centre of the municipality.
History
The first written mention of Hroznová Lhota is from 1371. Among the most notable owners of the village were the Liechtenstein family.[2]
Demographics
Transport
There are no railways or major roads passing through the municipality.
Sights
There are no protected cultural monuments in the municipality.[5] The main landmark of Hroznová Lhota is the Church of Saint John the Baptist. It was built in 1654 and rebuilt to its present form in 1902.[6]
Notable people
- Joža Uprka (1861–1940), painter; lived and died here
