Oleksovice
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Oleksovice | |
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 Northern part of Oleksovice | |
 Flag  Coat of arms | |
  Oleksovice Location in the Czech Republic | |
| Coordinates: 48°54′8″N 16°14′54″E / 48.90222°N 16.24833°E | |
| Country |  Czech Republic |
| Region | South Moravian |
| District | Znojmo |
| First mentioned | 1190 |
| Area | |
• Total | 18.33 km2 (7.08 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 199 m (653 ft) |
| Population (2025-01-01)[1] | |
• Total | 662 |
| • Density | 36/km2 (94/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 671 62 |
| Website | www |
Oleksovice (German: Gross Olkowitz) is a market town in Znojmo District in the South Moravian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 700 inhabitants.
Oleksovice is located about 15 kilometres (9 mi) northeast of Znojmo and 40 km (25 mi) southwest of Brno. It lies in the Dyje–Svratka Valley. The highest point is at 270 m (890 ft) above sea level.
History
The first written mention of Oleksovice is in the foundation deed of Louka Monastery from 1190. From 1190 until the abolishment of the monastery in 1784, the settlement was owned by the monastery. In 1336, Oleksovice was promoted to a market town by King John of Bohemia.[2]
Demographics
Economy
Oleksovice is known for viticulture. It lies in the Znojemská wine subregion. There are about 42 ha (100 acres) of vineyards.[5]
Transport
The I/53 road from Znojmo to Pohořelice runs along the southern municipal border.
