Bohutín (Šumperk District)

Bohutín
Municipality

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Bohutín
Coordinates: 49°57′16″N 16°52′41″E / 49.95444°N 16.87806°ECoordinates: 49°57′16″N 16°52′41″E / 49.95444°N 16.87806°E
Country  Czech Republic
Region Olomouc
District Šumperk
Area
  Total 2.25 km2 (0.87 sq mi)
Elevation 340 m (1,120 ft)
Population (2012)
  Total 791
  Density 350/km2 (910/sq mi)
Postal code 78962
Website http://www.bohutin.cz

Bohutín (local dialect: Bótin) is the village and municipality (obec) in Šumperk District in the Olomouc Region of the Czech Republic.

The municipality covers an area of 2.25 square kilometres (0.87 sq mi), and has a population of 846.

Bohutín lies approximately 7 kilometres (4 mi) west of Šumperk, 49 km (30 mi) north-west of Olomouc.

According to legend the name of Bohutín is a reference to statue of pagan god which was allegedly on the Zbová peak (Bohu - God, stín-shadow). A more likely origin of the name comes from Slavic personal name Bohuta. Village mascot is the Bohutín Frog which is also pictured on the village flag and coat of arms.

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