Chotěšice

Chotěšice is a municipality and village in Nymburk District in the Central Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 300 inhabitants.

Chotěšice
Main street
Main street
Flag of Chotěšice
Coat of arms of Chotěšice
Chotěšice is located in Czech Republic
Chotěšice
Chotěšice
Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 50°16′43″N 15°16′23″E
Country Czech Republic
RegionCentral Bohemian
DistrictNymburk
First mentioned1199
Area
  Total22.51 km2 (8.69 sq mi)
Elevation
213 m (699 ft)
Population
 (2023-01-01)[1]
  Total330
  Density15/km2 (38/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
289 01
Websitewww.chotesice.cz

Administrative parts

Villages of Břístev, Malá Strana, Nouzov and Nová Ves are administrative parts of Chotěšice.

Geography

Chotěšice is located about 19 kilometres (12 mi) northeast of Nymburk and 53 kilometres (33 mi) northeast of Prague. It lies in the Central Elbe Table lowland. The Smíchovský Stream flows through the municipality.

History

The first written mention of Chotěšice is in a deed of King Ottokar I of Bohemia from 1199.[2]

Sights

The landmark of Chotěšice is the Church of the Sending of the Holy Apostles. It was first mentioned in the 14th century and rebuilt in the Renaissance style in 1599.[2]

References

  1. "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2023". Czech Statistical Office. 2023-05-23.
  2. "Obec Chotěšice" (in Czech). Obec Chotěšice. Retrieved 2022-08-25.
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