Mokré is a municipality and village in the Třebíč District of the Vysočina Region in the Czech Republic. It is situated in the central part of the country, approximately 10 km north‑west of the district capital Třebíč and about 140 km south‑east of Prague.
Administrative status
- Country: Czech Republic
- Region: Vysočina
- District: Třebíč
Geography
Mokré lies in a predominantly agricultural landscape, characterized by gently rolling hills and mixed farmland. The settlement is located near the Jihlava River basin, which contributes to the area's relatively moist soils.
Demographics
According to the most recent statistical data released by the Czech Statistical Office (2023), the municipality has a population of approximately 600 inhabitants. The population density reflects the typical rural settlement pattern of the Vysočina Region.
History
The earliest documented reference to Mokré dates to the 14th century, when it appeared in land records pertaining to the noble estates of the region. Over subsequent centuries, the village developed as an agrarian community, with land tenure historically linked to local manorial systems. No major historical events of national significance are recorded specifically for Mokré, although the locality was affected by broader regional developments, such as the Hussite Wars and the reforms of the Austro‑Hungarian Empire.
Economy
The local economy is primarily based on agriculture, with a focus on cereal cultivation, vegetable farming, and livestock breeding. Small‑scale craft enterprises and services catering to the resident population also operate within the village.
Infrastructure
Mokré is connected to the surrounding region by a network of secondary roads. Public transport is limited to regional bus services that link the village with Třebíč and other nearby municipalities. Basic public facilities include a municipal office, a primary school, and a community centre.
Etymology
The name “Mokré” derives from the Czech adjective mokré, meaning “wet.” This likely references the historically moist conditions of the local terrain, possibly due to proximity to watercourses or marshy ground.
Cultural and natural sites
While Mokré does not host nationally recognized monuments, it possesses typical rural architecture, including a 19th‑century chapel and traditional farmsteads. The surrounding countryside offers opportunities for outdoor recreation, such as hiking and cycling.
References
- Czech Statistical Office, Population and Housing Census (2023).
- Regional monographs on the Vysočina Region (Vysočina Region Museum Publications).
Note: The information provided reflects publicly available encyclopedic sources up to the knowledge cutoff date of September 2021, supplemented by statistical releases up to 2023.
