Nivnice
Municipality in Zlín, Czech Republic
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Nivnice is a municipality and village in Uherské Hradiště District in the Zlín Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 3,400 inhabitants.
Nivnice | |
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View from the west | |
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  Nivnice Location in the Czech Republic | |
| Coordinates: 48°58′29″N 17°38′51″E | |
| Country |  Czech Republic |
| Region | Zlín |
| District | Uherské Hradiště |
| First mentioned | 1261 |
| Area | |
• Total | 25.48 km2 (9.84 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 247 m (810 ft) |
| Population (2025-01-01)[1] | |
• Total | 3,378 |
| • Density | 132.6/km2 (343.4/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 687 51 |
| Website | www |
Geography
Nivnice is located about 16 kilometres (10 mi) southeast of Uherské Hradiště and 28 km (17 mi) south of Zlín. It lies in the Vizovice Highlands. The highest point is at 360 m (1,180 ft) above sea level. The Nivnička Stream flows through the municipality.
History
The first written mention of Nivnice is from 1261.[2]
Demographics
Economy
Nivnice is the seat of a major beverage producer and the largest fruit processor in the country, the Linea Nivnice company.[5]
Transport
There are no railways or major roads passing through the municipality.
Sights
The main landmark of Nivnice is the Church of the Holy Guardian Angels. It was built in 1741.[6]
Notable people
- John Amos Comenius (1592–1670), philosopher and pedagogue; most probable birthplace
- Pavel Soukeník (1962–1988), sport shooter
