Ktiš
Ktiš is a municipality and village in Prachatice District in the South Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 500 inhabitants.
Administrative division
Ktiš consists of nine municipal parts :- Ktiš
- Březovík
- Dobročkov
- Ktiš-Pila
- Miletínky
- Smědeč
- Smědeček
- Tisovka
- Třebovice
Etymology
Geography
Ktiš is located about southeast of Prachatice and west of České Budějovice. It lies mostly in the Bohemian Forest Foothills, only the westernmost part of the municipality extends into the Bohemian Forest. The highest point is the mountain Ktišská hora at above sea level.The stream Křemžský potok flows through the municipality. The upper course of the stream Bezdrevský potok crosses the municipality in the north. The territory of Ktiš is rich in small streams and fishponds. In the east, the municipality extends into the Blanský les Protected Landscape Area.
Climate
Ktiš's climate is classified as humid continental climate. Among them, the annual average temperature is, the hottest month in July is, and the coldest month is in January. The annual precipitation is, of which June is the wettest with, while December is the driest with only. The extreme temperature throughout the year ranged from on 3 February 2012 to on 7 August 2015.History
The first written mention of Ktiš is from 1310, when the church already stood there.Demographics
Economy
There is a deposit of garnet migmatites in the municipality, the only one in the European Union. Mining took place here in 1994–1996 and its resumption was considered in 2012.Transport
There are no railways or major roads passing through the municipality.Sights
The main landmark of Ktiš is the Church of Saint Bartholomew. It was originally a Gothic church founded in 1310, rebuilt and extended in the Baroque style in 1687–1690. A reconstruction took place in 1781. In 1878, the tower was raised.A cultural monument is a niche chapel located near the church. It dates from the 19th century.