Kyšice is a municipality and village in Kladno District in the Central Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 600 inhabitants.
Kyšice | |
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 Centre with the Chapel of Saint Florian | |
 Flag _CoA.jpg) Coat of arms | |
  Kyšice Location in the Czech Republic | |
| Coordinates: 50°5′29″N 14°6′23″E / 50.09139°N 14.10639°E | |
| Country |  Czech Republic |
| Region | Central Bohemian |
| District | Kladno |
| First mentioned | 1316 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.80 km2 (1.85 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 396 m (1,299 ft) |
| Population (2023-01-01)[1] | |
| • Total | 610 |
| • Density | 130/km2 (330/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 273 51 |
| Website | www |
Etymology edit
The name is derived from the personal name Kych, meaning "the village of Kych's people".[2]
Geography edit
Kyšice is located about 5 kilometres (3 mi) south of Kladno and 15 km (9 mi) west of Prague. It lies in an agricultural landscape in the Křivoklát Highlands. The highest point is the hill Vinohrádek at 430 m (1,410 ft) above sea level. There are two fishponds in the territory.
History edit
The first written mention of Kyšice is from 1316. The village was founded near a fortress that allegedly existed as early as 1249. It was owned by various lower noblemen. In the 17th century, it became part of the Červený Újezd estate and shared its owners and destiny.[3]
Demographics edit
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Transport edit
There are no railways or major roads passing through the municipality.
Sights edit
The main landmark of Kyšice is the Chapel of Saint Florian from 1863. Next to the chapel is a crucifix from 1888.[3]
References edit
- ^ "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2023". Czech Statistical Office. 2023-05-23.
- ^ Profous, Antonín (1949). Místní jména v Čechách II: CH–L (in Czech). p. 470.
- ^ a b "Historie obce" (in Czech). Obec Kyšice. Retrieved 2023-01-06.
- ^ "Historický lexikon obcí České republiky 1869–2011 – Okres Kladno" (in Czech). Czech Statistical Office. 2015-12-21. pp. 5–6.
- ^ "Population Census 2021: Population by sex". Public Database. Czech Statistical Office. 2021-03-27.
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