Zbýšov

Zbýšov is a town in Brno-Country District in the South Moravian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 3,700 inhabitants.

Zbýšov
Church of Saint Martin
Church of Saint Martin
Flag of Zbýšov
Coat of arms of Zbýšov
Zbýšov is located in Czech Republic
Zbýšov
Zbýšov
Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 49°9′19″N 16°20′58″E
Country Czech Republic
RegionSouth Moravian
DistrictBrno-Country
First mentioned1280
Government
  MayorJakub Dobšík
Area
  Total6.01 km2 (2.32 sq mi)
Elevation
348 m (1,142 ft)
Population
 (2022-01-01)[1]
  Total3,684
  Density610/km2 (1,600/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
664 11
Websitewww.mestozbysov.cz

Geography

Zbýšov is located about 18 kilometres (11 mi) west of Brno. It lies on the border between the Křižanov Highlands and Boskovice Furrow.

History

The first written mention of Zbýšov is from 1280.[2]

Notable people

  • Ivan Honl (1866–1936), bacteriologist and serologist

References

  1. "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2022". Czech Statistical Office. 2022-04-29.
  2. "Historie" (in Czech). Město Zbýšov. Retrieved 2021-11-13.


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