Palkovice is a municipality and village in Frýdek-Místek District in the Moravian-Silesian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 3,500 inhabitants.
Administrative division Palkovice consists of two municipal parts (in brackets population according to the 2021 census): Palkovice (2,855) Myslík (511)
Etymology The name Palkovice is derived from the personal name Palek, meaning "the village of Palek's people".
Geography Palkovice is located about southwest of Frýdek-Místek and south of Ostrava. It lies in the Moravian-Silesian Foothills. The highest point is the hill Kubánkov at above sea level.
History The first written mention of Palkovice is from 1437. The village was probably founded in the first half of the 14th century. Myslík was first mentioned in 1564.
Demographics
Transport There are no railways or major roads passing through the municipality.
Sights
The main landmark of Palkovice is the Church of Saint John the Baptist. It was built in the late Renaissance style in 1631.
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