Dubňany (Czech pronunciation: [ˈdubɲanɪ]) is a town in Hodonín District in the South Moravian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 6,200 inhabitants.

Geography

Dubňany is located about 7 kilometres (4 mi) north of Hodonín. It lies in a flat landscape of the Lower Morava Valley. The Kyjovka River flows west of the town and supplies several fishponds. The Jaroševický pond has an area of almost 100 hectares (250 acres) and is one of the largest bodies of water in the region.

History

The first written mention of Dubňany is from 1349. Dubňany became economically significant in the 19th century, when coal mining and glassmaking developed. It was promoted to a town in 1964.

Demographics

Historical population

Year Pop. ±% 1869 2,001 —     1880 2,449 +22.4% 1890 2,792 +14.0% 1900 3,154 +13.0% 1910 3,842 +21.8%	Year Pop. ±% 1921 4,067 +5.9% 1930 3,557 −12.5% 1950 3,924 +10.3% 1961 6,418 +63.6% 1970 6,784 +5.7%	Year Pop. ±% 1980 6,912 +1.9% 1991 6,512 −5.8% 2001 6,661 +2.3% 2011 6,208 −6.8% 2021 6,017 −3.1%
Source: Censuses

Economy

In Dubňany is one of the largest photovoltaic power stations in the Czech Republic.

Transport

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

Sights

The main landmark od Dubňany is the Church of Saint Joseph from 1885.

Notable people

• Ludwig Dupal (1913–?), football player and manager
• Ludvík Podéšť (1921–1968), composer and conductor