Želechovice nad Dřevnicí
Introduction '''Želechovice nad Dřevnicí''' is a municipality and village in Zlín District in the Zlín Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 1,900 inhabitants.
Geography Želechovice nad Dřevnicí is located about  east of Zlín. It lies in the Vizovice Highlands. The highest point is at  above sea level. The municipality is situated on the left bank of the Dřevnice River, which forms the northern border of the municipal territory.
History The first written mention of Želechovice nad Dřevnicí is from 1261, when half of the village was owned by the newly established Smilheim monastery in Vizovice. The village was formed by two parts with different owners. The village was united only in 1848, when an independent municipality was established.
Demographics
Transport The state road I/49, which connects Zlín with Vsetín and Slovak border, goes through the municipality.Želechovice nad Dřevnicí is located on the railway line of regional importance Otrokovice–Vizovice via Zlín.Želechovice nad Dřevnicí is connected to local public transport network of Zlín and Otrokovice (provider Public transport company Zlín-Otrokovice) with trolleybus.
Sights The main landmark of the municipality is the Church of Saints Peter and Paul. The late Baroque building from the mid-18th century replaced an old Gothic church from the 13th century.
Gallery Želechovice nad Dřevnicí, post office.jpg|Post officeŽelechovice nad Dřevnicí, Osvobození str.jpg|Main street
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