Střížovice (Kroměříž District)

Střížovice
Municipality

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Střížovice
Coordinates: 49°15′25″N 17°27′7″E / 49.25694°N 17.45194°E / 49.25694; 17.45194Coordinates: 49°15′25″N 17°27′7″E / 49.25694°N 17.45194°E / 49.25694; 17.45194
Country  Czech Republic
Region Zlín
District Kroměříž
Area
  Total 5.72 km2 (2.21 sq mi)
Elevation 190 m (620 ft)
Population (2006)
  Total 241
  Density 42/km2 (110/sq mi)
Postal code 768 21
Website http://www.strizovice-km.cz

Střížovice is a village and municipality (obec) in Kroměříž District in the Zlín Region of the Czech Republic.

The municipality covers an area of 5.72 square kilometres (2.21 sq mi), and has a population of 241 (as at 3 July 2006).

Střížovice lies approximately 7 kilometres (4 mi) south-east of Kroměříž, 16 km (10 mi) west of Zlín, and 237 km (147 mi) south-east of Prague. There are many farms around the village.

History

The first time the village was mentioned in writing was in 1349.

Sights

There are a couple of notable sights. The first is the statue of Saint Florian. There is also a cross behind the village.

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