Rusava
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Rusava | |
|---|---|
 Crossroads in the centre of Rusava | |
 Flag  Coat of arms | |
  Rusava Location in the Czech Republic | |
| Coordinates: 49°20′54″N 17°41′21″E / 49.34833°N 17.68917°E | |
| Country |  Czech Republic |
| Region | Zlín |
| District | Kroměříž |
| Founded | 1657 |
| Area | |
• Total | 12.05 km2 (4.65 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 410 m (1,350 ft) |
| Population (2025-01-01)[1] | |
• Total | 579 |
| • Density | 48/km2 (120/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 768 41 |
| Website | www |
Rusava is a municipality and village in Kroměříž District in the Zlín Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 600 inhabitants.
The village was named after the Rusava Stream that flows through it. The name of the stream was derived from rusá, i. e. 'red'. The stream was named after red clay, which turns the water red during rains.[2]
Geography
Rusava is located about 22 kilometres (14 mi) east of Kroměříž and 13 km (8 mi) north of Zlín. It lies in the Hostýn-Vsetín Mountains. The highest point of is the Skalný mountain at 709 m (2,326 ft) above sea level. The municipality is situated at the confluence of the Rusava and Ráztoka streams.
History
Rusava was founded in 1657 by Jan Rottal. Until 1918, it was named Rottalovice after its founder.[2]
Demographics
Economy
Rusava is known as a recreational centre with several larger recreational facilities and hundreds of holiday cottages.[5]
Transport
There are no railways or major roads passing through the municipality.
Sport
A ski resort with three ski lifts is located in Rusava.[6]
