Balkova Lhota

Balkova Lhota is a municipality and village in Tábor District in the South Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 100 inhabitants.

Etymology

Lhota is a common Czech toponym. Until the 18th century, the village was called Lhota Čelákova ('Čelák's Lhota', from the surname Čelák). Since the beginning of the 18th century, it has been called Balkova Lhota ('Balek's Lhota'), after Jan and Pavel Balek, who owned the village in the 17th century.

Geography

Balkova Lhota is located about northwest of Tábor and north of České Budějovice. It lies in the Tábor Uplands. The highest point is at above sea level. The fishpond Velký rybník is situated in the northern part of the municipality.

History

The first written mention of Balkova Lhota is from 1523.

Demographics

Transport

Balkova Lhota is located on the railway line Tábor–Písek.

Sights

There are no protected cultural monuments in the municipality.

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