Alojzov

Alojzov
Municipality
Centre of Alojzov
Centre of Alojzov
Flag of Alojzov
Flag
Coat of arms of Alojzov
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Alojzov is located in Czech Republic
Alojzov
Alojzov
Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 49°25′24″N 17°2′29″E / 49.42333°N 17.04139°E / 49.42333; 17.04139
Country Czech Republic
RegionOlomouc
DistrictProstějov
Founded1783
Area
 • Total
4.64 km2 (1.79 sq mi)
Elevation
392 m (1,286 ft)
Population
 (2026-01-01)
 • Total
259
 • Density55.8/km2 (145/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
798 04
Websitewww.alojzov.cz

Alojzov (German: Aloisdorf) is a municipality and village in Prostějov District in the Olomouc Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 300 inhabitants.

Etymology

The village was named after Prince Aloys I of Liechtenstein, who ruled the area when the village was founded.

Geography

Alojzov is located about 7 kilometres (4 mi) southwest of Prostějov and 23 km (14 mi) southwest of Olomouc. It lies in the Drahany Highlands. The highest point is the hill Spálený kopec at 433 m (1,421 ft) above sea level.

History

Alojzov was founded in 1783 in the estate that belonged to the Liechtenstein family from 1595. In 1848, when the feudal administration ended, Alojzov became a municipal part of Seloutky. The village was hit by the Austro-Prussian War in 1866 and a large fire in 1888. In 1922, Alojzov became an independent municipality.

Demographics

Transport

Northern part of Alojzov

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

Sights

There are no protected cultural monuments in the municipality.

References

  1. ↑ "Population in municipalities as at 1. 1". DataStat. Czech Statistical Office. 2026-05-18.
  2. 1 2 "Historie" (in Czech). Obec Alojzov. Retrieved 2025-07-08.
  3. ↑ "Historický lexikon obcí České republiky 1869–2011" (in Czech). Czech Statistical Office. 2015-12-21.
  4. ↑ "Population Census 2021: Population by sex". Public Database. Czech Statistical Office. 2021-03-27.
  5. ↑ "Výsledky vyhledávání: Kulturní památky, obec Alojzov". Ústřední seznam kulturních památek (in Czech). National Heritage Institute. Retrieved 2025-07-08.