Oleksovice

Oleksovice
Market town
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Coordinates: 48°54′8″N 16°14′54″E
Country	Czech Republic
Region	South Moravian
District	Znojmo
First mentioned	1190
Area
• Total	18.33 km2 (7.08 sq mi)
Elevation	199 m (653 ft)
Population  (2026-01-01)
• Total	669
• Density	36.5/km2 (94.5/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code	671 62
Website	www.oleksovice.cz

Oleksovice (German: Gross Olkowitz) is a market town in Znojmo District in the South Moravian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 700 inhabitants.

Geography

Oleksovice is located about 15 kilometres (9 mi) northeast of Znojmo and 40 km (25 mi) southwest of Brno. It lies in the Dyje–Svratka Valley. The highest point is at 270 m (886 ft) above sea level.

History

The first written mention of Oleksovice is in the foundation deed of Louka Monastery from 1190. From 1190 until the abolishment of the monastery in 1784, the settlement was owned by the monastery. In 1336, Oleksovice was promoted to a market town by King John of Bohemia.

Demographics

Historical population

Year	Pop.	±%
1869	1,013	—
1880	1,065	+5.1%
1890	1,081	+1.5%
1900	1,103	+2.0%
1910	1,177	+6.7%

Year	Pop.	±%
1921	1,276	+8.4%
1930	1,277	+0.1%
1950	734	−42.5%
1961	830	+13.1%
1970	798	−3.9%

Year	Pop.	±%
1980	664	−16.8%
1991	634	−4.5%
2001	696	+9.8%
2011	673	−3.3%
2021	637	−5.3%

Source: Censuses

Economy

Oleksovice is known for viticulture. It lies in the Znojemská wine subregion. There are about 42 ha (100 acres) of vineyards.

Transport

The I/53 road from Znojmo to Pohořelice runs along the southern municipal border.

Sights

The main landmark of Oleksovice is the Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary. It has a Gothic core from the second half of the 13th century. Around 1500 and 1576, it was rebuilt to its present form. Next to the church is a charnel house.

External links

• Official website