Ludkovice

Ludkovice
Municipality
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Ludkovice
Coordinates: 49°6′58″N 17°43′45″E / 49.11611°N 17.72917°E / 49.11611; 17.72917Coordinates: 49°6′58″N 17°43′45″E / 49.11611°N 17.72917°E / 49.11611; 17.72917
Country	Czech Republic
Region	Zlín
District	Zlín
Area
• Total	11.85 km2 (4.58 sq mi)
Elevation	267 m (876 ft)
Population  (2006)
• Total	703
• Density	59/km2 (150/sq mi)
Postal code	763 41
Website	http://www.ludkovice.cz

Ludkovice is a village and municipality (obec) in Zlín District in the Zlín Region of the Czech Republic.

The municipality covers an area of 11.85 square kilometres (4.58 sq mi), and has a population of 703 (as at 2 October 2006).

Ludkovice lies approximately 14 kilometres (9 mi) south of Zlín and 262 km (163 mi) south-east of Prague.It is situated 5 km from the spa town Luhačovice. The village consists of two parts: Ludkovice and .

The name of the village is derived from the name Ludek and the name Pradlisko is derived from the place in the river used for washing. The first written records about Ludkovice come from 1412. Among the historical relics is Boží Muka from 1696 or a stone crucifix from 1761 which is situated in the village green. Ludkovice has a sports facility with a swimming pool. There is also a cider house and a factory for drying fruit.

References[]

• Czech Statistical Office: Municipalities of Zlín District

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