Zdounky
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Zdounky | |
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 Centre of Zdounky | |
 Flag  Coat of arms | |
  Zdounky Location in the Czech Republic | |
| Coordinates: 49°13′40″N 17°19′8″E / 49.22778°N 17.31889°E | |
| Country |  Czech Republic |
| Region | Zlín |
| District | Kroměříž |
| First mentioned | 1298 |
| Area | |
• Total | 26.62 km2 (10.28 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 237 m (778 ft) |
| Population (2025-01-01)[1] | |
• Total | 2,077 |
| • Density | 78/km2 (200/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 768 02 |
| Website | www |
Zdounky is a municipality and village in Kroměříž District in the Zlín Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 2,100 inhabitants.
Zdounky consists of six municipal parts (in brackets population according to the 2021 census):[2]
- Zdounky (1,313)
- Cvrčovice (142)
- Divoky (124)
- Lebedov (17)
- Nětčice (231)
- Těšánky (143)
Etymology
There are several theories about the origin of the name. Either it was derived from the personal names Vzdún or Zdúnek, or from the old word for a potter (zdún).[3]
Geography
Zdounky is located about 9 kilometres (6 mi) southwest of Kroměříž and 24 km (15 mi) west of Zlín. Most of the municipal trerritory lies in the Litenčice Hills, only the southern part lies in the Chřiby range. The highest point is the hill Na Kopě at 422 metres (1,385 ft) above sea level.
History
The first written mention of Zdounky is from 1298. From 1358, Zdounky was referred to as a market town, but throughout its history its economic and political importance was only local. In 1423, during the Hussite Wars, Zdounky was ravaged by the Hussites. Among the most notable owners of Zdounky were the Zierotin family (in 1523–1542), the Jesuits (in 1635–1784) and Counts of Lamberg (in 1806–1889).[3]
Demographics
Transport
Zdounky is located on the railway line Bystřice pod Hostýnem–Zborovice via Kroměříž.[6]
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