Raškovice () is a municipality and village in Frýdek-Místek District in the Moravian-Silesian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 2,000 inhabitants.
Etymology The name was probably derived from the personal name Raška.
Geography Raškovice is located about southeast of Frýdek-Místek and southeast of Ostrava, in the historical region of Cieszyn Silesia. It lies in the Moravian-Silesian Foothills. The highest point is at above sea level. The municipality is situated on the left bank of the Morávka River.
History The first written mention of Raškovice is from 1305 under the names Holzmul and Rudgeri villa. The village under its current name was first mentioned in 1573. It was part of the Frýdek estate.
Demographics
Transport There are no railways or major roads passing through the municipality.
Sights There are no protected cultural monuments in the municipality.
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