The name is derived from the personal name Provod, meaning "the village of Provod's people".[2]
Geography
Provodovice is located about 22 km (14 mi) west of Přerov and 39 km (24 mi) southeast of Olomouc. It lies in the Moravian-Silesian Foothills. The highest point is at 392 m (1,286 ft) above sea level. The Juhyně Stream flows along the western and northern municipal border.
History
The first written mention of Provodovice is from 1302.[2]