Tlumačov

Tlumačov is a municipality and village in Zlín District in the Zlín Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 2,500 inhabitants.

For the municipality in the Plzeň Region, see Tlumačov (Domažlice District).
Tlumačov
Municipality
Park and Church of Saint Martin
Flag
Coat of arms
Tlumačov
Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 49°15′7″N 17°30′19″E
Country Czech Republic
RegionZlín
DistrictZlín
First mentioned1141
Area
 • Total15.51 km2 (5.99 sq mi)
Elevation
186 m (610 ft)
Population
 (2024-01-01)[1]
 • Total2,460
 • Density160/km2 (410/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
763 62
Websitewww.tlumacov.cz

Geography

Tlumačov is located about 12 kilometres (7 mi) west of Zlín. It lies on the border between the Vizovice Highlands and Upper Morava Valley. The highest point is at 308 m (1,010 ft) above sea level. The Mojena Stream flows through the municipal territory. The Morava River flows along the western municipal border, just outside the territory of Tlumačov.

History

The first written mention of Tlumačov is in a deed of Bishop Jindřich Zdík from 1141.[2][3]

Demographics
Historical population
YearPop.±%
18691,490—    
18801,908+28.1%
18902,039+6.9%
19002,224+9.1%
19102,285+2.7%
YearPop.±%
19212,183−4.5%
19302,416+10.7%
19502,611+8.1%
19612,647+1.4%
19702,573−2.8%
YearPop.±%
19802,500−2.8%
19912,325−7.0%
20012,404+3.4%
20112,434+1.2%
20212,350−3.5%
Source: Censuses[4][5]

Transport

The D55 motorway passes through the municipality.

Tlumačov is located on the railway line Přerov–Břeclav.[6]

Sights

The main landmark of Tlumačov is the Church of Saint Martin. Its existence was first documented in 1373. In 1585, the tower was added. It was reconstructed in 1695, after it was damaged by a fire in 1691.[3][7]

References
  1. "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2024". Czech Statistical Office. 2024-05-17.
  2. "Historie Tlumačova v datech" (in Czech). Obec Tlumačov. Retrieved 2024-05-17.
  3. "Tlumačov, kostel sv. Martina". Noc kostelů (in Czech). Retrieved 2024-05-17.
  4. "Historický lexikon obcí České republiky 1869–2011 – Okres Zlín" (in Czech). Czech Statistical Office. 2015-12-21. pp. 5–6.
  5. "Population Census 2021: Population by sex". Public Database. Czech Statistical Office. 2021-03-27.
  6. "Detail stanice Tlumačov" (in Czech). České dráhy. Retrieved 2024-05-17.
  7. "Památky" (in Czech). Obec Tlumačov. Retrieved 2024-05-17.
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