Vlčatín
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| Postal code | 675 05 |
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Vlčatín is a municipality and village in Třebíč District in the Vysočina Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 100 inhabitants.
Geography
Vlčatín is located about 11 kilometres (7 mi) north of Třebíč and 28 km (17 mi) east of Jihlava. It lies in the Křižanov Highlands. The highest point is the hill Na Hlavinách at 606 m (1,988 ft) above sea level. The Oslavička Stream flows through the municipality.
History
The first written mention of Vlčatín is from 1296, when it was part of the Okarec estate. A stronghold located on the Hradisko hill above the village was destroyed by the army of Jan Žižka.[2]
Demographics
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Transport
Vlčatín is located on the local railway line Studenec–Křižanov.
Sights
The main landmark of Vlčatín is the Chapel of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary. It was built in 1910.[5]
References
- ^ "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2023". Czech Statistical Office. 2023-05-23.
- ^ "O obci" (in Czech). Obec Vlčatín. Retrieved 2023-01-13.
- ^ "Historický lexikon obcí České republiky 1869–2011 – Okres Třebíč" (in Czech). Czech Statistical Office. 2015-12-21. pp. 15–16.
- ^ "Population Census 2021: Population by sex". Public Database. Czech Statistical Office. 2021-03-27.
- ^ "Kaple Nanebevzetí Panny Marie" (in Czech). Obec Vlčatín. Retrieved 2023-01-13.
External links
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