Nebesa (German: Himmelreich, formerly Egrisch Reuth) is a small village in Karlovy Vary Region, Czech Republic. It is one of the nine town districts of . In 2001 the village had a population of 13.

Nebesa
Village
Coordinates: 50°11′49″N 12°13′43″E / 50.19694°N 12.22861°E / 50.19694; 12.22861
CountryCzech Republic
RegionKarlovy Vary
DistrictCheb
Municipality
First mentioned1598
Area
 • Total5.84 km2 (2.25 sq mi)
Population
 (2001)
 • Total13
 • Density2.2/km2 (5.8/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
35201

In the village there is a chapel of Virgin Mary, a restaurant and bus stop.

Geography edit

Nebesa lies 3 kilometres southeast from Aš, on extensive area, but mostly covered by forests.

History edit

Nebesa is first mentioned in 1315. During the Seven Years' War an entrenchment was built here by Austrian marshal Macquir. On May 8, 1759 a battle was fought here between armies of Austrian marshal Macquir and Prussian general von Finck.

Progress of population of Nebesa[1]
Year 1850 1930 1947 1961 1970 2001
Population 104 152 72 58 30 13

Etymology edit

In Czech, Nebesa means heaven. The German name, Himmelreich, has a similar meaning: himmel means heaven and reich means empire.

Landmarks edit

  • Catholic chapel of Virgin Mary from 1907
  • iron crucifix from 1862.

References edit

  1. ^ Progress of population of Nebesa between 1850 and 2001, according to: Obce Ašska v proměnách času, Kolektiv autorů, MÚ Aš (2005)