Oleksovice

Oleksovice
Market town
Northern part of Oleksovice
Flag Coat of arms
Oleksovice Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 48°54′8″N 16°14′54″E
Country	Czech Republic
Region	South Moravian
District	Znojmo
First mentioned	1190
Area
• Total	18.33 km2 (7.08 sq mi)
Elevation	199 m (653 ft)
Population  (2024-01-01)
• Total	667
• Density	36/km2 (94/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code	671 62
Website	www.oleksovice.cz

Oleksovice (German: Gross Olkowitz) is a market town in Znojmo District in the South Moravian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 700 inhabitants.

Geography

Oleksovice is located about 15 kilometres (9 mi) northeast of Znojmo and 40 km (25 mi) southwest of Brno. It lies in the Dyje–Svratka Valley. The highest point is at 270 m (890 ft) above sea level.

History

The first written mention of Oleksovice is in the foundation deed of Louka Monastery from 1190. From 1190 until the abolishment of the monastery in 1784, the settlement was owned by the monastery. In 1336, Oleksovice was promoted to a market town by King John of Bohemia.

Demographics

Historical population

Year Pop. ±% 1869 1,013 —     1880 1,065 +5.1% 1890 1,081 +1.5% 1900 1,103 +2.0% 1910 1,177 +6.7%	Year Pop. ±% 1921 1,276 +8.4% 1930 1,277 +0.1% 1950 734 −42.5% 1961 830 +13.1% 1970 798 −3.9%	Year Pop. ±% 1980 664 −16.8% 1991 634 −4.5% 2001 696 +9.8% 2011 673 −3.3% 2021 637 −5.3%
Source: Censuses

Economy

Oleksovice is known for viticulture. It lies in the Znojemská wine subregion. There are about 42 ha (100 acres) of vineyards.

Transport

The I/53 road from Znojmo to Pohořelice runs along the southern municipal border.

Sights

Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary

The main landmark of Oleksovice is the Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary. It has a Gothic core from the second half of the 13th century. Around 1500 and 1576, it was rebuilt to its present form. Next to the church is a charnel house.

External links

• Official website