Horní Újezd is located about 8 kilometres (5 mi) south of Třebíč and 33 km (21 mi) southeast of Jihlava. It lies in a mostly agricultural landscape in the Jevišovice Uplands. The highest point is at 553 m (1,814 ft) above sea level. The Rokytná River flows along the western municipal border.
History
The first written mention of Újezd is from 1243. It was held by various noble families; among the most notable owners of the village were the Pernštejn family. Újezd was renamed Horní Újezd in the first half of the 19th century to distinguish from Velký Újezd (today part of Kojatice).
Demographics
Historical population
Year
Pop.
±%
1869
417
—
1880
424
+1.7%
1890
425
+0.2%
1900
437
+2.8%
1910
441
+0.9%
Year
Pop.
±%
1921
419
−5.0%
1930
447
+6.7%
1950
346
−22.6%
1961
364
+5.2%
1970
361
−0.8%
Year
Pop.
±%
1980
343
−5.0%
1991
284
−17.2%
2001
267
−6.0%
2011
274
+2.6%
2021
260
−5.1%
Source: Censuses
Transport
The railway line Znojmo–Okříšky runs through the municipal territory, but there is no train station. The municipality is served by the station in neighbouring Kojetice.
Sights
The main landmark of Horní Újezd is the Church of the Saints Peter and Paul. It is a Gothic church with a Romanesque core from the 13th century. The façade was modified in the Neoclassical style.
