Otrokovice, Industrial municipality in Zlín District, Czech Republic
Otrokovice sits where the Morava and Dřevnice rivers meet, with terrain that rises and dips across elevated ground and valleys at roughly 190 meters elevation. The town grew into a major industrial and administrative center at this strategic location.
The settlement first appeared in records in 1141 as a fortified location. Beginning in the 1930s, it transformed into a leading industrial center with the arrival of Bata factories.
The town draws from three regional traditions—Wallachia, Slovakia, and Hana—visible in how locals live and work. These influences shape everyday customs and attitudes toward craftsmanship and community.
The town has railway connections and regular bus services that link it to nearby areas and beyond. The D55 motorway provides access to major cities across the Czech Republic.
Continental Barum runs a major tire factory here that has made rubber products since 1948. This facility remains one of the town's largest employers and shapes much of its character.
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