Ostrov u Macochy is a small town (městys

Městys

Městys or Městečko is a status conferred on certain municipalities in the Czech Republic, lying in terms of size and importance higher than that of obec , but lower than that of město ....

) in Blansko District

Blansko District

Blansko District is one of seven districts within South Moravian Region of the Czech Republic...

 in the South Moravian Region

South Moravian Region

South Moravian Region is an administrative unit of the Czech Republic, located in the south-western part of its historical region of Moravia, with exception of Jobova Lhota, that belongs to Bohemia. Its capital is Brno the 2nd largest city of the Czech Republic. The region is famous for its wine...

 of the Czech Republic.

The town covers an area of 8.84 square kilometres (3.4 sq mi), and has a population of 1,076 (as at 3 July 2006).

Ostrov u Macochy lies approximately 9 kilometres (6 mi) east of Blansko

Blansko

Blansko is a town in Blansko District in the South Moravian Region of the Czech Republic. Blansko is the biggest town in Blansko District.Blansko was mentioned for the first time as a castle in 1141, while a town began to develop near it by 1277...

, 23 km (14 mi) north-east of Brno

Brno

Brno by population and area is the second largest city in the Czech Republic, the largest Moravian city, and the historical capital city of the Margraviate of Moravia. Brno is the administrative centre of the South Moravian Region where it forms a separate district Brno-City District...

, and 186 km (116 mi) south-east of Prague

Prague

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.