Záhoří (Písek District)

Záhoří is a municipality in Písek District in the South Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 800 inhabitants. It is situated about 6 km northeast from Písek.

Záhoří
Church of Saint Michael
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Záhoří
Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 49°20′59″N 14°12′50″E
Country Czech Republic
RegionSouth Bohemian
DistrictPísek
First mentioned1575
Area
  Total14.72 km2 (5.68 sq mi)
Elevation
492 m (1,614 ft)
Population
 (2020-01-01[1])
  Total788
  Density54/km2 (140/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
398 18
Websitewww.zahori.cz

Administrative parts

The municipality is made up of villages of Dolní Záhoří, Horní Záhoří, Jamný, Kašina Hora, Svatonice and Třešně.

Economy

Most of the people are employed in Písek, smaller number of them in local agricultural business.

Transport

Záhoří is situated on the main road and railroad from Písek to Tábor, it has suitable connection with other parts of Písek District by bus and train. The train station is located near Svatonice, about one kilometre from Záhoří.

Sights

In Horní Záhoří there are the church of St. Michael and many buildings in baroque style.

References

  1. "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2020". Czech Statistical Office. 2020-04-30.


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