Nivnice is a municipality and village in Uherské Hradiště District in the Zlín Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 3,400 inhabitants.

Geography

Nivnice is located about 16 km southeast of Uherské Hradiště and 28 km south of Zlín. It lies in the Vizovice Highlands. The highest point is at 360 m above sea level. The Nivnička Stream flows through the municipality.

History

The first written mention of Nivnice is from 1261.

Demographics

Economy

Nivnice is the seat of a major beverage producer and the largest fruit processor in the country, the Linea Nivnice company.

Transport

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

Sights

The main landmark of Nivnice is the Church of the Holy Guardian Angels. It was built in 1741.

Notable people