Tlumačov

49°15′7″N 17°30′19″E / 49.25194°N 17.50528°E / 49.25194; 17.50528Country Czech RepublicRegionZlínDistrictZlínFirst mentioned1141Area • Total15.51 km² (5.99 sq mi)Elevation186 m (610 ft)Population • Total2,460 • Density160/km² (410/sq mi)Time zoneUTC+1 (CET) • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)Postal codeWebsitewww.tlumacov.cz

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

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

Year Pop. ±% 1869 1,490 —     1880 1,908 +28.1% 1890 2,039 +6.9% 1900 2,224 +9.1% 1910 2,285 +2.7%	Year Pop. ±% 1921 2,183 −4.5% 1930 2,416 +10.7% 1950 2,611 +8.1% 1961 2,647 +1.4% 1970 2,573 −2.8%	Year Pop. ±% 1980 2,500 −2.8% 1991 2,325 −7.0% 2001 2,404 +3.4% 2011 2,434 +1.2% 2021 2,350 −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]

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