Dobrovítov

49°47′15″N 15°19′44″E / 49.78750°N 15.32889°E / 49.78750; 15.32889Country Czech RepublicRegionCentral BohemianDistrictKutná HoraFirst mentioned1355Area • Total9.01 km² (3.48 sq mi)Elevation487 m (1,598 ft)Population • Total128 • Density14/km² (37/sq mi)Time zoneUTC+1 (CET) • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)Postal codeWebsitewww.dobrovitov.cz

Dobrovítov is a municipality and village in Kutná Hora District in the Central Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 100 inhabitants.

Administrative parts

The village of Dědice is an administrative part of Dobrovítov.

Etymology

The name is derived from the personal name Dobrovít, meaning "Dobrovít's (court)".^[2]

Geography

Dobrovítov is located about 19 kilometres (12 mi) south of Kutná Hora and 64 km (40 mi) southeast of Prague. It lies in the Upper Sázava Hills. The highest point is at 551 m (1,808 ft) above sea level. The Klejnárka River flows through the municipality.

History

The first written mention of Dobrovítov is from 1355.^[3]

Demographics

Historical population

Year Pop. ±% 1869 587 —     1880 554 −5.6% 1890 521 −6.0% 1900 492 −5.6% 1910 436 −11.4%	Year Pop. ±% 1921 429 −1.6% 1930 401 −6.5% 1950 260 −35.2% 1961 278 +6.9% 1970 246 −11.5%	Year Pop. ±% 1980 183 −25.6% 1991 138 −24.6% 2001 128 −7.2% 2011 116 −9.4% 2021 118 +1.7%
Source: Censuses[4][5]

Transport

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

Sights

The main landmark of Dobrovítov is the Church of Saint Wenceslaus. It was probably founded at the beginning of the 14th century. The Renaissance tower was added after 1581. Further modifications were made after 1720.^[6]

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