Pochvalov is a municipality and village in Rakovník District in the Central Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 200 inhabitants.
Pochvalov | |
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 Grocery store | |
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  Pochvalov Location in the Czech Republic | |
| Coordinates: 50°13′39″N 13°47′40″E / 50.22750°N 13.79444°E | |
| Country |  Czech Republic |
| Region | Central Bohemian |
| District | Rakovník |
| First mentioned | 1346 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.55 km2 (1.76 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 382 m (1,253 ft) |
| Population (2023-01-01)[1] | |
| • Total | 249 |
| • Density | 55/km2 (140/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 270 55 |
| Website | www |
Etymology edit
The name is derived from the personal name Pochval, meaning "Pochval's (court)".[2]
Geography edit
Pochvalov is located about 14 kilometres (9 mi) north of Rakovník and 43 km (27 mi) northwest of Prague. It lies in the Džbán range. The highest point is at 485 m (1,591 ft) above sea level.
History edit
The first written mention of Pochvalov is from 1346, when it belonged to the Knights Hospitaller. Later it was the property of various noble families. Among the most notable owners of Pochvalov were the Zierotin and Lobkowicz families.[3]
In the years 1939–1950, the Jiřina coal mine was in operation near the village.[4]
Demographics edit
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Economy edit
The area is known for growing hops.
Transport edit
There are no railways or major roads passing through the municipality.
Sights edit
The most important monument is the Chapel of Saint Procopius. It is a large Baroque chapel from the mid-18th century.[7]
References edit
- ^ "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2023". Czech Statistical Office. 2023-05-23.
- ^ Profous, Antonín (1951). Místní jména v Čechách III: M–Ř (in Czech). p. 418.
- ^ "Pochvalov (Česko)" (in Czech). Středočeská vědecká knihovna v Kladně. Retrieved 2023-07-18.
- ^ Majer, Martin; Somol, Václav; Žák, Karel (2020). Džbán. Krajina opukových plošin (in Czech). Vrchlabí: Green Mango. pp. 154, 232. ISBN 978-80-270-7006-0.
- ^ "Historický lexikon obcí České republiky 1869–2011 – Okres Rakovník" (in Czech). Czech Statistical Office. 2015-12-21. pp. 7–8.
- ^ "Population Census 2021: Population by sex". Public Database. Czech Statistical Office. 2021-03-27.
- ^ "Kaple sv. Prokopa" (in Czech). National Heritage Institute. Retrieved 2023-07-18.
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