Suchdol nad Odrou

Suchdol nad Odrou (German: Zauchtenthal, Zauchtel) is a market town in Nový Jičín District in the Moravian-Silesian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 2,800 inhabitants.

Suchdol nad Odrou
Market town
Protestant church
Protestant church
Flag of Suchdol nad Odrou
Flag
Coat of arms of Suchdol nad Odrou
Coat of arms
Suchdol nad Odrou is located in Czech Republic
Suchdol nad Odrou
Suchdol nad Odrou
Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 49°39′21″N 17°55′41″E
Country Czech Republic
RegionMoravian-Silesian
DistrictNový Jičín
First mentioned1257
Government
 • MayorRichard Ehler
Area
 • Total23.00 km2 (8.88 sq mi)
Elevation
272 m (892 ft)
Population
 (2023-01-01)[1]
 • Total2,813
 • Density120/km2 (320/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
742 01
Websitewww.suchdol-nad-odrou.cz

Administrative parts

The village of Kletné is an administrative part of Suchdol nad Odrou.

Geography

Odry is located about 9 kilometres (6 mi) northwest of Nový Jičín and 27 km (17 mi) southwest of Ostrava. It lies mostly in the Moravian Gate, but the municipal territory extends into the Nízký Jeseník range in the north. The highest point is at 429 m (1,407 ft) above sea level. The Oder River forms the southern municipal border. The surrounding of the Oder belongs to the Poodří Protected Landscape Area.

History

The first written mention of Suchdol is from 1257. The village was founded by Slavic settlers in the early 13th century. The population of German nationality gradually prevailed.[2]

In the 18th century, 280 inhabitants left for Herrnhut, where they restored the Moravian Church and established mission settlements around the world.[3]

Transport

The D1 motorway (section from Přerov to Ostrava) passes through the municipal territory.

Sights

The most important monument is the Church of the Holy Trinity. It was built in the late Renaissance style in 1605–1614.[4]

The Protestant church was built in the Neo-Romanesque style in 1852–1858.[5]

Notable people

References
  1. "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2023". Czech Statistical Office. 2023-05-23.
  2. "Historie obce Suchdol nad Odrou" (in Czech). Obec Suchdol nad Odrou. Retrieved 2022-01-31.
  3. "Muzeum Moravských bratří" (in Czech). Obec Suchdol nad Odrou. Retrieved 2022-01-31.
  4. "Kostel Nejsvětější Trojice" (in Czech). National Heritage Institute. Retrieved 2023-05-25.
  5. "Kostel evangelický" (in Czech). National Heritage Institute. Retrieved 2023-05-25.
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