Zlončice

Zlončice is a municipality and village in Mělník District in the Central Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 600 inhabitants.

Zlončice
Municipality
Centre of Zlončice
Flag Coat of arms
Zlončice Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 50°13′44″N 14°21′28″E
Country	Czech Republic
Region	Central Bohemian
District	Mělník
First mentioned	1052
Area
• Total	4.66 km2 (1.80 sq mi)
Elevation	232 m (761 ft)
Population  (2026-01-01)
• Total	613
• Density	132/km2 (341/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code	278 01
Website	www.obeczloncice.cz

Administrative division

Zlončice consists of two municipal parts (in brackets population according to the 2021 census):

• Zlončice (606)
• Dolánky (45)

Etymology

The initial name of the village was Znojčice. The name was derived from the personal name Znoj, meaning "the village of Znoj's people". Due to the proximity of the similarly named village of Zlonice, the name was distorted to Zlončice.

Geography

Zlončice is located about 13 kilometres (8 mi) north of Prague. It lies in the Prague Plateau. It is situated on a river terrace on the right bank of the Vltava River.

History

The first written mention of Zlončice is from 1052.

A part of Zlončice was badly damaged by the 2002 European floods.

Demographics

Historical population

Year	Pop.	±%
1869	216	—
1880	276	+27.8%
1890	329	+19.2%
1900	337	+2.4%
1910	383	+13.6%

Year	Pop.	±%
1921	293	−23.5%
1930	375	+28.0%
1950	260	−30.7%
1961	304	+16.9%
1970	213	−29.9%

Year	Pop.	±%
1980	199	−6.6%
1991	221	+11.1%
2001	176	−20.4%
2011	541	+207.4%
2021	651	+20.3%

Source: Censuses

Transport

There are no railways or major roads passing through the municipality.

Sights

There are no protected cultural monuments in the municipality.

External links

• Official website