Hovorany is a municipality and village in Hodonín District in the South Moravian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 2,200 inhabitants.

Geography

Hovorany is located about 14 km northwest of Hodonín and 37 km southeast of Brno. It lies in the Kyjov Hills. The highest point is a hill at 281 m above sea level.

History

The first written mention of Hovorany is from 1593. It was founded by Jan IV of Lipá, who allowed Croat migrants to settle on his Hodonín estate. The Croats then gradually assimilated. Hovorany suffered greatly in 1605 (during the Bocskai uprising) and during the Thirty Years' War.

Demographics

Economy

Hovorany is known for viticulture. The municipality lies in the Slovácká wine sub-region.

Transport

There are no railways or major roads passing through the municipality.

Sights

The main landmark of Hovorany is the Church of Saint John the Baptist. It was built in the Baroque style in 1721–1725.