Strunkovice nad Blanicí
městys in South Bohemian, Czech Republic
Strunkovice nad Blanicí is a market town in Prachatice District in the South Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 1,300 inhabitants.
Administrative division
Strunkovice nad Blanicí consists of eight municipal parts (in brackets population according to the 2021 census):
Etymology
The name Strunkovice is derived from the surname Strunka, meaning "the village of Strunka's people". The suffix nad Blanicí means 'upon the Blanice'.
Geography
Strunkovice nad Blanicí is located about 8 kilometres (5 mi) northeast of Prachatice and 32 km (20 mi) west of České Budějovice. It lies in the Bohemian Forest Foothills. The highest point is the hill Zádušní les at 589 m (1,932 ft) above sea level. The Blanice River flows through the market town. The eastern part of the municipal territory is rich in small fishponds.
History
The first written mention of Strunkovice nad Blanicí is from 1227.
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