Chotýčany () is a municipality and village in České Budějovice District in the South Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 300 inhabitants.
Etymology According to one theory, the name was derived from the personal name Chotík, meaning "the village of Chotík's people".
Geography Chotýčany is located about north of České Budějovice. Most of the municipality lies in the Tábor Uplands, only the southeastern part extends into the Třeboň Basin. The highest point is the hill Na Čihadle at above sea level.
History The first written mention of Chotýčany is in a deed of King Charles IV from 1378.
Demographics
Transport The D3 motorway (part of the European route E55) from Prague to České Budějovice runs through the municipality.
Chotýčany railway station is located on the line České Budějovice–Veselí nad Lužnicí, which further continues to Tábor or to Jindřichův Hradec.
Sights The main historical landmark in the municipality is the former inn. It was built at the end of the 16th century or at the beginning of the 17th century and served as an inn until 1973. It is a regionally significant Renaissance building. The sgraffito decoration of the façade has been preserved.
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