Opatov (Třebíč District)

Opatov is a market town in Třebíč District in the Vysočina Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 800 inhabitants.

Opatov
Market town
Centre of Opatov
Centre of Opatov
Flag of Opatov
Flag
Coat of arms of Opatov
Coat of arms
Opatov is located in Czech Republic
Opatov
Opatov
Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 49°13′28″N 15°39′42″E
Country Czech Republic
RegionVysočina
DistrictTřebíč
First mentioned1068
Area
 • Total19.03 km2 (7.35 sq mi)
Elevation
582 m (1,909 ft)
Population
 (2023-01-01)[1]
 • Total773
 • Density41/km2 (110/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
675 28
Websitewww.opatov.cz

Geography

Opatov is located about 15 kilometres (9 mi) west of Třebíč and 19 km (12 mi) south of Jihlava. It lies in the Křižanov Highlands. The highest point is the Brtník hill at 681 m (2,234 ft) above sea level. The Brtnice River flows through the market town. There are several fishponds in the municipal territory.

History

The first written mention of Opatov is from 1086. In 1487, it was bought by the Waldstein family. In 1540, the village was promoted to a market town. From 1623, Opatov was a property of the Collalto family. In 1662 or 1696 (according to various chroniclers), a large fire destroyed most of the market town.[2]

Demographics
Historical population
YearPop.±%
18691,634—    
18801,596−2.3%
18901,422−10.9%
19001,390−2.3%
19101,340−3.6%
YearPop.±%
19211,264−5.7%
19301,196−5.4%
1950977−18.3%
19611,035+5.9%
1970935−9.7%
YearPop.±%
1980836−10.6%
1991853+2.0%
2001802−6.0%
2011732−8.7%
2021737+0.7%
Source: Censuses[3][4]

Transport

There are no railways or major roads passing through the municipality.

Sights

The main landmark of Opatov is the Church of Saint Bartholomew. It was built in the Neoclassical style in 1841–1844.[5] Opposite the church stands a valuable Baroque rectory.[6]

References
  1. "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2023". Czech Statistical Office. 2023-05-23.
  2. "Významná data z historie" (in Czech). Městys Opatov. Retrieved 2023-09-04.
  3. "Historický lexikon obcí České republiky 1869–2011 – Okres Třebíč" (in Czech). Czech Statistical Office. 2015-12-21. pp. 9–10.
  4. "Population Census 2021: Population by sex". Public Database. Czech Statistical Office. 2021-03-27.
  5. "Kostel sv. Bartoloměje" (in Czech). National Heritage Institute. Retrieved 2023-09-04.
  6. "Fara" (in Czech). National Heritage Institute. Retrieved 2023-09-04.
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