Bechyně

Bechyně
T. G. Masaryka Square with the Church of Saint Matthew
Bechyně
Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 49°17′50″N 14°28′15″E / 49.29722°N 14.47083°E / 49.29722; 14.47083
Country Czech Republic
RegionSouth Bohemian
DistrictTábor
First mentioned993
Government
  MayorŠtěpán Ondřich
Area
  Total
21.29 km2 (8.22 sq mi)
Elevation
406 m (1,332 ft)
Population
 (2025-01-01)
  Total
4,815
  Density230/km2 (590/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
391 65
Websitewww.mestobechyne.cz

Bechyně ([ˈbɛxɪɲɛ] ; German: Bechin) is a town in Tábor District in the South Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 4,800 inhabitants. The historic town centre is well preserved and is protected as an urban monument zone.