Kaňovice (German: Kaniowitz, Polish: Kaniowice) is a municipality and village in Frýdek-Místek District in the Moravian-Silesian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 300 inhabitants.

Kaňovice
Municipality
Chapel of Saint Hedwig
Flag Coat of arms
Kaňovice Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 49°44′39″N 18°23′46″E
Country	Czech Republic
Region	Moravian-Silesian
District	Frýdek-Místek
Established	1613
Government
• Mayor	Adam Supík
Area
• Total	2.59 km2 (1.00 sq mi)
Elevation	306 m (1,004 ft)
Population  (2022-01-01)[1]
• Total	342
• Density	130/km2 (340/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code	739 36
Website	www.obeckanovice.cz

Etymology

Kaňovice was named after an official named Káňa (Kania), who was commissioned to establish the village.[2]

Geography

Kaňovice is located in the Moravian-Silesian Foothills, on its border with the Ostrava Basin. It lies in the historical region of Cieszyn Silesia.

History

The village was established in 1613 of the initiative of Jan Bruntálský of Vrbno, the owner of the Friedek state country. In 1636, the village had 22 homesteads, a mill and a pond.[2]

After World War I and fall of Austria-Hungary it became a part of Czechoslovakia. In March 1939 it became a part of Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia. After World War II it was restored to Czechoslovakia.

Sights

The Chapel of Saint Hedwig was built in 1868.[2]

References

External links

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