Moravský Žižkov
Municipality in South Moravian, Czech Republic
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Moravský Žižkov is a municipality and village in Břeclav District in the South Moravian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 1,500 inhabitants.
Moravský Žižkov | |
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Primary school | |
 Flag  Coat of arms | |
  Moravský Žižkov Location in the Czech Republic | |
| Coordinates: 48°49′58″N 16°55′53″E | |
| Country |  Czech Republic |
| Region | South Moravian |
| District | Břeclav |
| Founded | 1731 |
| Area | |
• Total | 13.54 km2 (5.23 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 198 m (650 ft) |
| Population (2025-01-01)[1] | |
• Total | 1,497 |
| • Density | 110.6/km2 (286.4/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 691 01 |
| Website | www |
Etymology
The name Žižkov is derived from the name of the inspector of the Liechtenstein estate, Jan Maxmilián Žižka.[2]
Geography
Moravský Žižkov is located about 8 kilometres (5 mi) north of Břeclav and 45 km (28 mi) southeast of Brno. It lies mostly in the Lower Morava Valley, The northern part of the municipal territory lies in the Kyjov Hills and includes the highest point of Moravský Žižkov at 260 m (850 ft) above sea level.
History
Founded in 1731, Moravský Žižkov is one of the youngest communities of the South Moravian Region. It was a part of Velké Bílovice until 1792, when it became a sovereign municipality.[2]
Demographics
Economy
Moravský Žižkov is known for viticulture. It lies in the Velkopavlovická wine subregion.
Transport
There are no railways or major roads passing through the municipality.
Sights
The main landmark of Moravský Žižkov is the Church of Our Lady Victorious. It is a modern church, built in 2000–2002.[5]
