Zbýšov (Kutná Hora District)
village in Kutná Hora District of Central Bohemian region
Zbýšov is a municipality and village in Kutná Hora District in the Central Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 600 inhabitants.
Administrative division
Zbýšov consists of eight municipal parts (in brackets population according to the 2021 census):
Etymology
The name is derived from the personal name Zbýš, meaning Zbýš's (court)".
Geography
Zbýšov is located about 16 kilometres (10 mi) south of Kutná Hora and 38 km (24 mi) southwest of Pardubice. It lies in the Upper Sázava Hills. The highest point is at 505 m (1,657 ft) above sea level.
The upper course of the Klejnárka River flows through the municipality. Zbýšov is known for the fishpond Zbýšovský rybník, used for swimming and fishing.
History
The first written mention of Zbýšov is from 1257.
Demographics
Transport
There are no railways or major roads passing through the municipality.
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