Ochoz u Tišnova is a municipality and village in the Brno‑Country District (Okres Brno‑venkov) of the South Moravian Region (Jihomoravský kraj) in the Czech Republic. The settlement is situated approximately 5 km east of the town of Tišnov and about 25 km north‑west of Brno, the regional capital.
Administrative status
- Country: Czech Republic
- Region: South Moravian Region
- District: Brno‑Country District
- Municipality type: Village (obec)
Demographics
According to the latest available statistical data (2023), the municipality has a population of roughly 1 300 inhabitants. Population figures are subject to annual updates by the Czech Statistical Office.
Geography
Ochoz u Tišnova lies on the foothills of the Moravian Karst area, characterized by gently rolling terrain and mixed agricultural‑forest land use. The village is accessible via local road connections to Tišnov and the regional road network leading to Brno.
History
The earliest written reference to Ochoz u Tišnova dates from the mid‑14th century, recorded in medieval land registers of the Moravian Crown lands. Over the centuries, the settlement has been part of various administrative entities, including the historic Margraviate of Moravia and, after 1918, Czechoslovakia, and subsequently the Czech Republic.
Landmarks and infrastructure
- Religious building: The village contains a small chapel dedicated to Saint John the Baptist, which dates from the 19th century and serves as a local cultural monument.
- Community facilities: Ochoz u Tišnova hosts a municipal office, a primary school, and a volunteer fire department that serve the local population.
- Recreational areas: Proximity to the Moravian Karst provides opportunities for hiking and nature excursions for residents and visitors.
Economy
The local economy is primarily based on agriculture, small‑scale manufacturing, and services catering to the surrounding rural area. Many inhabitants commute to larger nearby towns, especially Tišnov and Brno, for employment.
Etymology
The name Ochoz is of Slavic origin; similar toponyms are found throughout the Czech lands and are thought to derive from a personal name or a term related to settlement formation. The suffix “u Tišnova” literally means “near Tišnov,” distinguishing the village from other places named Ochoz.
Governance
Ochoz u Tišnova is governed by a municipal council (zastupitelstvo) elected by local residents. The council is responsible for local administration, budgeting, and implementation of regional and national policies at the municipal level.
References
Data are drawn from the Czech Statistical Office, regional cadastral records, and publicly accessible municipal publications.