Janovice
Municipality in Moravian-Silesian, Czech Republic From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Janovice (German: Janowitz, Polish: Janowice) is a municipality and village in Frýdek-Místek District in the Moravian-Silesian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 2,000 inhabitants.
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 General view of Janovice | |
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 Janovice Location in the Czech Republic | |
| Coordinates: 49°37′17″N 18°24′22″E | |
| Country | Czech Republic |
| Region | Moravian-Silesian |
| District | Frýdek-Místek |
| First mentioned | 1450 |
| Area | |
• Total | 13.16 km2 (5.08 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 364 m (1,194 ft) |
| Population (2024-01-01)[1] | |
• Total | 2,001 |
| • Density | 150/km2 (390/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal codes | 739 02, 739 11 |
| Website | www |
Geography
Janovice is located about 6 kilometres (4 mi) south of Frýdek-Místek and 22 km (14 mi) south of Ostrava, in the historical region of Cieszyn Silesia. It lies in the Moravian-Silesian Foothills. The highest point is at 510 m (1,670 ft) above sea level. The Říčka Stream flows through the municipality.
History
The first written mention of Janovice is in a deed of Bolesław II, Duke of Cieszyn from 1450 as Janowicze. It was a part of the Frýdek estate within the Duchy of Teschen.[2][3] In 1573 it was sold as one of 16 villages and the town of Friedeck and formed a state country split from the Duchy of Teschen.[4]
After World War I and fall of Austria-Hungary, the municipality became a part of Czechoslovakia. In March 1939, it became a part of Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia. After World War II it was restored to Czechoslovakia.
Demographics
Transport
There are no railways or major roads passing through the municipality.
Sights
The most valuable building is the Church of Saint Joseph. It was built in the neo-Gothic style in 1887–1891.[7]
References
External links
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