Chelčice

49°7′19″N 14°10′9″E / 49.12194°N 14.16917°E / 49.12194; 14.16917Country Czech RepublicRegionSouth BohemianDistrictStrakoniceFirst mentioned1352Area • Total4.82 km² (1.86 sq mi)Elevation457 m (1,499 ft)Population • Total400 • Density83/km² (210/sq mi)Time zoneUTC+1 (CET) • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)Postal codeWebsitewww.chelcice.cz

Chelčice is a municipality and village in Strakonice District in the South Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 400 inhabitants.

Etymology

The initial name of the village was Chylčice. It was derived from the personal name Chýlek, meaning "the village of Chýlek's people".^[2]

Geography

Chelčice is located about 24 kilometres (15 mi) southeast of Strakonice and 26 km (16 mi) northwest of České Budějovice. It lies in the Bohemian Forest Foothills. The highest point is the hill Holička at 620 metres (2,030 ft) above sea level.

History

The first written mention of Chelčice is from 1352.^[3]

Demographics

Historical population

Year Pop. ±% 1869 386 —     1880 375 −2.8% 1890 381 +1.6% 1900 420 +10.2% 1910 420 +0.0%	Year Pop. ±% 1921 410 −2.4% 1930 415 +1.2% 1950 328 −21.0% 1961 315 −4.0% 1970 286 −9.2%	Year Pop. ±% 1980 306 +7.0% 1991 374 +22.2% 2001 352 −5.9% 2011 419 +19.0% 2021 409 −2.4%
Source: Censuses[4][5]

Economy

Chelčice has a long tradition of fruit growing. The newest varieties of apple, cherry, sour cherry and currant are grown here.^[3]

Transport

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

Sights

The main landmark of Chelčice is the Church of Saint Martin. The original Romanesque church from the first half of the 13th century was rebuilt in the Baroque style in the 17th century. The interior is decorated with valuable frescoes from 1759.^[6]

Notable people

• Petr Chelčický (c. 1390 – c. 1460), Christian spiritual leader

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