Nosislav
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Nosislav | |
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 Church of Saint James the Great | |
 Flag  Coat of arms | |
  Nosislav Location in the Czech Republic | |
| Coordinates: 49°0′50″N 16°39′16″E / 49.01389°N 16.65444°E | |
| Country |  Czech Republic |
| Region | South Moravian |
| District | Brno-Country |
| First mentioned | 1278 |
| Area | |
• Total | 17.06 km2 (6.59 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 186 m (610 ft) |
| Population (2025-01-01)[1] | |
• Total | 1,379 |
| • Density | 81/km2 (210/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 691 64 |
| Website | www |
Nosislav is a market town in Brno-Country District in the South Moravian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 1,400 inhabitants.
The name is derived from the personal name Nosislav. It was probably someone who once owned the settlement.[2]
Geography
Nosislav is located about 20 kilometres (12 mi) south of Brno. It lies in the Dyje–Svratka Valley. The highest point, located on the slopes of the Výhon hill, is at 345 m (1,132 ft) above sea level. The market town is situated in the valley of the Svratka River.
History
The first written mention of Nosislav is from 1278. In 1406, the first vineyard was documented. Nosislav was promoted to a market town in 1486 by Matthias Corvinus. The peak of development was in the 16th century, when there was a mill, a brewery and wine cellars. The development was stopped by the Thirty Years' War. In 1643 and 1828, Nosislav was hit by extensive fires.[2][3]
Demographics
Transport
The D2 motorway (part of the European route E65) from Brno to Břeclav and further to Bratislava passes through the eastern part of the municipal territory.
