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Slavičín

Coordinates: 49°5′17″N 17°52′25″E / 49.08806°N 17.87361°E / 49.08806; 17.87361
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Slavičín
Town
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Coordinates: 49°5′17″N 17°52′25″E / 49.08806°N 17.87361°E / 49.08806; 17.87361
CountryFile:Flag of the Czech Republic.svg Czech Republic
RegionZlín
DistrictZlín
First mentioned1141
Government
 • MayorTomáš Chmela
Area
 • Total
33.61 km2 (12.98 sq mi)
Elevation
350 m (1,150 ft)
Population
 (2026-01-01)[1]
 • Total
6,168
 • Density183.5/km2 (475.3/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
763 21
Websitewww.mesto-slavicin.cz

Slavičín (Czech pronunciation: [ˈslavɪtʃiːn]) is a town in Zlín District in the Zlín Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 6,200 inhabitants. The town is located on the Říka Stream in the Vizovice Highlands. For centuries, it was an agricultural village, which only became a town in 1964.

Administrative division

Slavičín consists of four municipal parts (in brackets population according to the 2021 census):[2]

  • Slavičín (4,560)
  • Divnice (287)
  • Hrádek na Vlárské dráze (729)
  • Nevšová (460)

Etymology

There are several theories about the origin of the name. The name could be derived from the Czech word slavík (i.e. 'nightingale'), or there may be a connection with the Slavník dynasty. According to local legend, the name is derived from slavný čin (meaning 'glorious deed').[3]

Geography

Slavičín is located about 24 kilometres (15 mi) southeast of Zlín. It lies in the Vizovice Highlands. The highest point is at 532 m (1,745 ft) above sea level. The Říka Stream flows through the town. The entire municipal territory lies within the Bílé Karpaty Protected Landscape Area.

History

The first written mention of Slavičín is in a deed of Bishop Jindřich Zdík from 1141.[3] For centuries, it was mostly an agricultural village where the craft did not flourish much. In 1860, a tannery was founded here, which was later expanded by a shoe factory. In 1936, an engineering company was established and Slavičín became an industrial village. After World War II Slavičín further expanded, and in 1964 it became a town.[4]

Demographics

Transport

Slavičín is located on the railway line Bylnice–Bojkovice.[7]

Sights

The Church of Saint Adalbert is the oldest building in the town. The original church was from the 13th century. After it was destroyed by a fire, this cemetery church completely rebuilt in the Baroque style in 1897.[8]

The Slavičín Castle was built in the Baroque style in 1750. Today it serves as a restaurant.[9]

Notable people

Twin towns – sister cities

Slavičín is twinned with:[10]

References

  1. ↑ "Population in municipalities as at 1. 1". DataStat. Czech Statistical Office. 2026-05-18.
  2. ↑ "Public Census 2021 – basic data". Public Database (in čeština). Czech Statistical Office. 2022.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 "První písemné zmínky o Slavičínsku" (in čeština). Město Slavičín. Retrieved 2023-04-11.
  4. ↑ "Historie Slavičína" (in čeština). Město Slavičín. Retrieved 2023-04-11.
  5. ↑ "Historický lexikon obcí České republiky 1869–2011" (in čeština). Czech Statistical Office. 2015-12-21.
  6. ↑ "Population Census 2021: Population by sex". Public Database. Czech Statistical Office. 2021-03-27.
  7. ↑ "Station details Slavičín". České dráhy. Retrieved 2026-06-01.
  8. ↑ "Kostel sv. Vojtěcha" (in čeština). Město Slavičín. Retrieved 2022-01-03.
  9. ↑ "Zámek Slavičín" (in čeština). Město Slavičín. Retrieved 2022-01-03.
  10. ↑ "Partnerská města a obce" (in čeština). Město Slavičín. Retrieved 2026-06-01.
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