Dambořice
Dambořice is a municipality and village in Hodonín District in the South Moravian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 1,500 inhabitants.
Dambořice | |
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 General view of Dambořice | |
 Flag  Coat of arms | |
  Dambořice Location in the Czech Republic | |
| Coordinates: 49°2′18″N 16°55′3″E | |
| Country |  Czech Republic |
| Region | South Moravian |
| District | Hodonín |
| First mentioned | 1141 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 23.17 km2 (8.95 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 224 m (735 ft) |
| Population (2021-01-01)[1] | |
| • Total | 1,473 |
| • Density | 64/km2 (160/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 696 35 |
| Website | www |
History
The first written mention of Dambořice is from 1141. It was formerly a market town, when it was promoted by Ferdinand I in 1534.[2][3]
Economy
Dambořice is known for the Dambořice oil field. It produces about 55% of the country's oil production.[4]
Sights
The most important landmarks are Church of Saint Martin and the Jewish cemetery.[2] The church was first mentioned in 1326, and it was reconstructed to its current form in around 1780.[5]
References
- "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2021". Czech Statistical Office. 2021-04-30.
- "Introduction". Obec Dambořice. Retrieved 2021-12-02.
- "Z historie Dambořic" (in Czech). Obec Dambořice. Retrieved 2021-12-02.
- "Zajímavosti obce" (in Czech). Obec Dambořice. Retrieved 2021-12-02.
- "Památky obce" (in Czech). Obec Dambořice. Retrieved 2021-12-02.
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