Zborovice
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Zborovice | |
|---|---|
 Centre of Zborovice | |
 Flag  Coat of arms | |
  Zborovice Location in the Czech Republic | |
| Coordinates: 49°14′56″N 17°17′5″E / 49.24889°N 17.28472°E | |
| Country |  Czech Republic |
| Region | Zlín |
| District | Kroměříž |
| First mentioned | 1276 |
| Area | |
• Total | 12.23 km2 (4.72 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 247 m (810 ft) |
| Population (2025-01-01)[1] | |
• Total | 1,428 |
| • Density | 120/km2 (300/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 768 32 |
| Website | www |
Zborovice is a municipality and village in Kroměříž District in the Zlín Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 1,400 inhabitants.
Zborovice consists of two municipal parts (in brackets population according to the 2021 census):[2]
- Zborovice (1,170)
- Medlov (194)
Geography
Zborovice is located about 9 kilometres (6 mi) southwest of Kroměříž and 27 km (17 mi) west of Zlín. It lies in the Litenčice Hills. The highest point is the hill Troják at 397 m (1,302 ft) above sea level.
History
The first written mention of Zborovice is from 1276, but settlement in the area extends far further into the past. This has been proven by archaeological excavations in a nearby village, 10th century earrings and rings were found.[3]
In the mid-19th century, sugar beet growing spread in the region and a sugar factory was established in Zborovice. In 1881, the railway to Kroměříž was built for the transportation of sugar pulp.[3]
Demographics
Economy
In the 20th century, the sugar factory was rebuilt and today saw blades are produced there.[3]
Transport
Zborovice is the terminus and starting point of the railway line from/to Bystřice pod Hostýnem.[6]
Education
In Zborovice is a primary school and kindergarten.[7]
