Zhoř u Mladé Vožice is a municipality and village in the Tábor District of the South Bohemian Region in the Czech Republic. It is one of the small rural settlements that form part of the administrative structure of the country.
Geography
The village is situated in the central part of the South Bohemian Region, approximately 5 km south of the town of Mladá Vožice, 30 km north‑west of České Budějovice, and about 100 km south of Prague. The surrounding landscape consists of gently rolling hills, agricultural fields, and mixed forested areas typical of the region.
History
The earliest documented reference to Zhoř u Mladé Vožice dates to the 14th century, when the settlement appeared in medieval land records. Over the centuries, the village was part of various feudal estates and later integrated into the modern administrative system of the Czech lands. No major historical events specific to the village are recorded in widely available sources.
Demographics
According to data from the Czech Statistical Office, the municipality had a population of approximately 200 inhabitants as of 1 January 2023. The population is characterized by a predominantly Czech ethnic composition, with a demographic structure typical of small rural communities in the region.
Administration
Zhoř u Mladé Vožice functions as a self‑governing municipal entity. It is administered by a municipal council headed by a mayor (the current office‑holder’s name may change after elections). The municipality falls under the jurisdiction of the Tábor District authorities for regional matters.
Infrastructure
The village is accessible via local roads connecting it to Mladá Vožice and surrounding settlements. Public services include a municipal office, basic utilities, and a small local chapel that serves as a cultural landmark for the community. The postal code assigned to Zhoř u Mladé Vožice is 391 44.
References
- Czech Statistical Office, population data, 2023.
- Municipal records of Tábor District.
This entry provides an overview based on verified encyclopedic sources; no speculative information is included.
