Hodonín

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Hodonín

Nomenclature and Geography

Category: Obec / Město

Summary

Hodonín is a town in the South Moravian Region of the Czech Republic, situated near the Slovak border along the Morava River. The town lies in the flat Lower Morava Valley and is bordered by the Kyjovka River, which feeds a system of fishponds. Its origins trace back to the 11th century, with the first reliable record from 1169 and town rights granted in 1228.

Statistics

Area

63.31 km²

Population

23,517

Location