Želetava (German: Schelletau) is a market town in Třebíč District in the Vysočina Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 1,500 inhabitants.
Želetava | |
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Market town | |
Centre of Želetava | |
![]() Flag ![]() Coat of arms | |
![]() ![]() Želetava Location in the Czech Republic | |
Coordinates: 49°8′30″N 15°40′22″E | |
Country | ![]() |
Region | Vysočina |
District | Třebíč |
First mentioned | 1303 |
Government | |
• Mayor | Radek Malý |
Area | |
• Total | 27.59 km2 (10.65 sq mi) |
Elevation | 578 m (1,896 ft) |
Population (2022-01-01)[1] | |
• Total | 1,476 |
• Density | 53/km2 (140/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 675 26 |
Website | www |
Villages of Bítovánky, Horky and Šašovice are administrative parts of Želetava.
Želetava is located about 17 kilometres (11 mi) southwest of Třebíč and 29 km (18 mi) south of Jihlava. It lies in the Křižanov Highlands. The highest point is at 680 metres (2,230 ft) above sea level. The Želetavka River springs here and flows through the municipal territory. There are several ponds fed by the Želetavka.
The first written mention of Želetava is from 1303. In 1370, it was promoted to a market town.[2]
Želetava is known for a cheese factory, which has been operating since 1902. Since 2000, the factory has been owned by Bel Group.[3]
The landmark of Želetava is the Church of Saint Michael the Archangel with a tall prismatic tower. It has a Gothic core with Baroque modifications. In front of the church are two valuable statues of Saints John the Baptist and John of Nepomuk.[4]
Other sights include the Chapel of Saint Catherine, and the Chapel of Saint Anthony of Padua in Horky.[2]