Láz (Třebíč District)
# Láz (Třebíč District)

Láz is a municipality and village in Třebíč District in the Vysočina Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 300 inhabitants.

## Etymology

The word láz originally meant a field or meadow created by felling or burning a forest, or a field next to a forest.

## Geography

Láz is located about 23 kilometres (14 mi) south of Třebíč and 45 km (28 mi) south of Jihlava. It lies in an agricultural landscape in the Jevišovice Uplands. Hájský Pond is situated in the eastern part of the municipality.

## History

The first written mention of Láz is from 1498, when it was property of King Vladislaus II. In 1510, the village was annexed to the Bítov estate, later it became part of the Nové Syrovice estate.

## Demographics

| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| - | - | - |
| 1869 | 303 | — |
| 1880 | 302 | −0.3% |
| 1890 | 311 | +3.0% |
| 1900 | 314 | +1.0% |
| 1910 | 305 | −2.9% |
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1921 | 314 | +3.0% |
| 1930 | 323 | +2.9% |
| 1950 | 293 | −9.3% |
| 1961 | 319 | +8.9% |
| 1970 | 311 | −2.5% |
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1980 | 300 | −3.5% |
| 1991 | 283 | −5.7% |
| 2001 | 280 | −1.1% |
| 2011 | 282 | +0.7% |
| 2021 | 272 | −3.5% |

Source: Censuses :

## Sights

The most valuable landmark is a wooden belfry from the early 19th century.

