Bohutín, Šumperk District
| Bohutín | |||
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| Municipality | |||
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  Bohutín | |||
| Coordinates: 49°57′16″N 16°52′41″E / 49.95444°N 16.87806°ECoordinates: 49°57′16″N 16°52′41″E / 49.95444°N 16.87806°E | |||
| Country |
 Czech Republic | ||
| Region | Olomouc | ||
| District | Šumperk | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 2.25 km2 (0.87 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 340 m (1,120 ft) | ||
| Population (2012) | |||
| • Total | 791 | ||
| • Density | 350/km2 (910/sq mi) | ||
| Postal code | 78962 | ||
| Website | http://www.bohutin.cz | ||
Bohutín (local dialect: Bótin) is the village and municipality (obec) in Šumperk District in the Olomouc Region of the Czech Republic.
The municipality covers an area of 2.25 square kilometres (0.87 sq mi), and has a population of 846.
Bohutín lies approximately 7 kilometres (4 mi) west of Šumperk, 49 km (30 mi) north-west of Olomouc.
According to legend the name of Bohutín is a reference to statue of pagan god which was allegedly on the Zbová peak (Bohu - God, stín-shadow). A more likely origin of the name comes from Slavic personal name Bohuta. Village mascot is the Bohutín Frog which is also pictured on the village flag and coat of arms.
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