Kunovice
Kunovice (Czech pronunciation: [ˈkunovɪtsɛ]; German: Kunowitz) is a town in the Uherské Hradiště District in the Zlín Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 5,600 inhabitants.
Kunovice | |
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 Town square | |
 Flag  Coat of arms | |
  Kunovice Location in the Czech Republic | |
| Coordinates: 49°2′31″N 17°27′59″E | |
| Country |  Czech Republic |
| Region | Zlín |
| District | Uherské Hradiště |
| First mentioned | 1196 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Pavel Vardan |
| Area | |
| • Total | 28.55 km2 (11.02 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 198 m (650 ft) |
| Population (2023-01-01)[1] | |
| • Total | 5,638 |
| • Density | 200/km2 (510/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 686 04 |
| Website | www |
Geography
Kunovice forms a conurbation with neighbouring Uherské Hradiště. It lies on the border between the Vizovice Highlands and Lower Morava Valley. The highest point is the hill Hluboček at 351 m (1,152 ft) above sea level. The Olšava River flows through the town and flows into the Morava, which forms the northern border of the territory.
History
The first written mention of Kunovice is from 1196. Until the establishment of Uherské Hradiště in the mid-13th century, it was an important administrative centre and defensive point with a castle. From the beginning of the 15th century, Kunovice was referred to as a market town.[2]
In the 1930s, when an Avia factory was established, Kunovice began to transform from an agriculture community to an industrial one. In 1949–1954 and 1972–1990, Kunovice was an administrative part of Uherské Hradiště. Kunovice gained the town status in 1997.[2]
Demographics
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Economy
Since 1936, the aircraft manufacturer Aircraft Industries (formerly Let Kunovice) has been based at Kunovice Airport near the town. The airport also hosts aircraft manufacturers Czech Sport Aircraft and Evektor-Aerotechnik. It is designated as a private international airport.
The largest Czech producer of refrigerated and durable food, Hamé s.r.o. company owned by the Orkla ASA conglomerate, has its headquarters in Kunovice.[5]
Sights
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The landmark od Kunovice is the Church of Church of Saints Peter and Paul. Its core dates from the 16th century. The church was rebuilt and extended in 1759–1761.[6]
The main tourist attraction is the Kunovice Aviation Museum, located at the town's airport. It was founded in 1970.[7]
Notable people
- Anton Gala (1891–1977), Slovak scientist, ophthalmologist and university professor
- Josef Abrhám (1939–2022), actor; grew up here
Twin towns – sister cities
Pocheon, South Korea
Stará Turá, Slovakia
West, United States
References
- "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2023". Czech Statistical Office. 2023-05-23.
- "Historie Kunovic" (in Czech). Město Kunovice. Retrieved 2023-04-09.
- "Historický lexikon obcí České republiky 1869–2011 – Okres Uherské Hradiště" (in Czech). Czech Statistical Office. 2015-12-21. pp. 3–4.
- "Population Census 2021: Population by sex". Public Database. Czech Statistical Office. 2021-03-27.
- "Základní fakta o Hamé" (in Czech). Hamé s.r.o. Retrieved 2021-12-07.
- "Kostel sv. Petra a Pavla v Kunovicích" (in Czech). CzechTourism. Retrieved 2023-03-30.
- "Historie muzea" (in Czech). Kunovice Aviation Museum. Retrieved 2021-12-07.
- "Partnerská města" (in Czech). Město Kunovice. Retrieved 2023-04-09.
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