Deblín

Deblín is a market town in Brno-Country District in the South Moravian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 1,100 inhabitants.

Deblín
Market town
Municipal office
Flag Coat of arms
Deblín Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 49°19′13″N 16°20′47″E
Country	Czech Republic
Region	South Moravian
District	Brno-Country
First mentioned	1173
Area
• Total	14.88 km2 (5.75 sq mi)
Elevation	475 m (1,558 ft)
Population  (2023-01-01)
• Total	1,130
• Density	76/km2 (200/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal codes	664 75, 666 01
Website	www.deblin.cz

Geography

Deblín is located about 21 kilometres (13 mi) northwest of Brno. It lies in the Křižanov Highlands. The highest point is the hill V Koutě at 511 m (1,677 ft) above sea level. The Závistka Stream originates here and flows through the village.

History

The first written mention of Deblín is from 1173, when a castle with a Romanesque-Gothic basilica stood here.

Demographics

Historical population

Year Pop. ±% 1869 1,122 —     1880 1,202 +7.1% 1890 1,115 −7.2% 1900 1,064 −4.6% 1910 1,159 +8.9%	Year Pop. ±% 1921 1,130 −2.5% 1930 1,191 +5.4% 1950 1,040 −12.7% 1961 1,143 +9.9% 1970 1,105 −3.3%	Year Pop. ±% 1980 1,035 −6.3% 1991 912 −11.9% 2001 935 +2.5% 2011 992 +6.1% 2021 1,058 +6.7%
Source: Censuses

Transport

There are no railways or major roads passing through the municipality.

Sights

The main landmark of Deblín is the Church of Saint Nicholas. It was built on the site of the original basilica and despite its Gothic-Baroque style, it has some Romanesque elements.

External links

• Official website