Týniště is a small municipality (56 inhabitants in 2006, compared to 175 inhabitants in 1880)which is located in the Pilsen Region (Plzeňský kraj) 36 kilometres (23 miles) to the south of the city of Pilsen (Plzeň) 530 metres (1,720') above sea level on the regional route 230 (Czech: krajská silnice 230).