Josefov (German: Josefsdorf) is a municipality and village in Sokolov District in the Karlovy Vary Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 400 inhabitants.
Josefov | |
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_(1).jpg) Radvanov, a part of Josefov | |
 Flag  Coat of arms | |
  Josefov Location in the Czech Republic | |
| Coordinates: 50°12′42″N 12°34′46″E / 50.21167°N 12.57944°E | |
| Country |  Czech Republic |
| Region | Karlovy Vary |
| District | Sokolov |
| Founded | 1833 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8.33 km2 (3.22 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 525 m (1,722 ft) |
| Population (2023-01-01)[1] | |
| • Total | 404 |
| • Density | 48/km2 (130/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 357 09 |
| Website | www |
Administrative parts edit
The villages of Hřebeny, Luh nad Svatavou and Radvanov are administrative parts of Josefov.
Etymology edit
The village was named in honour of its founder, Count Josef von Auersperg.[2]
Geography edit
Josefov is located about 6 kilometres (4 mi) northwest of Sokolov and 19 km (12 mi) west of Karlovy Vary. It lies in the southwestern part of the Ore Mountains. The highest point is at 578 m (1,896 ft) above sea level. The municipality is situated on the right bank of the Svatava River, which forms the eastern municipal border.
History edit
The nearby Hartenberg Castle was probably built in 1196.[citation needed] The village of Josefov was founded in 1833 by Count Josef von Auersperg.[2]
Demographics edit
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Transport edit
Josefov is located on the railway line Sokolov–Kraslice. There are two stations serving the municipality: Hřebeny and Luh nad Svatavou.
Sights edit
The most important monument of the municipality is the ruins of the Hartenberg Castle. It is open to the public.[5]
References edit
- ^ "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2023". Czech Statistical Office. 2023-05-23.
- ^ a b "Historie obce Josefov" (in Czech). Obec Josefov. Retrieved 2023-12-11.
- ^ "Historický lexikon obcí České republiky 1869–2011 – Okres Sokolov" (in Czech). Czech Statistical Office. 2015-12-21. pp. 5–6.
- ^ "Population Census 2021: Population by sex". Public Database. Czech Statistical Office. 2021-03-27.
- ^ "Hrad Hartenberg" (in Czech). Hartenberg Castle. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
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