Kyšice (Kladno District)

Kyšice is a municipality and village in Kladno District in the Central Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 600 inhabitants.

Kyšice
Municipality
Centre with the Chapel of Saint Florian
Centre with the Chapel of Saint Florian
Flag of Kyšice
Flag
Coat of arms of Kyšice
Coat of arms
Kyšice is located in Czech Republic
Kyšice
Kyšice
Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 50°5′29″N 14°6′23″E
Country Czech Republic
RegionCentral Bohemian
DistrictKladno
First mentioned1316
Area
 • Total4.80 km2 (1.85 sq mi)
Elevation
396 m (1,299 ft)
Population
 (2023-01-01)[1]
 • Total610
 • Density130/km2 (330/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
273 51
Websitewww.obec-kysice.cz

Geography

Kyšice is located about 5 km (3 mi) south of Kladno and 15 km (9 mi) west of Prague. It lies in the Křivoklát Highlands, in an agricultural landscape. The highest point is the hill Vinohrádek at 430 m (1,410 ft) above sea level. There are town ponds in the territory.

History

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.[2]

Sights

The main landmark of Kyšice is the Chapel of Saint Florian from 1863. Next to the chapel is a crucifix from 1888.[2]

References
  1. "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2023". Czech Statistical Office. 2023-05-23.
  2. "Historie obce" (in Czech). Obec Kyšice. Retrieved 2023-01-06.
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