Včelákov
Včelákov | |
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 General view of Včelákov | |
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  Včelákov Location in the Czech Republic | |
| Coordinates: 49°49′4″N 15°53′4″E / 49.81778°N 15.88444°E | |
| Country |  Czech Republic |
| Region | Pardubice |
| District | Chrudim |
| First mentioned | 1349 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 13.57 km2 (5.24 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 493 m (1,617 ft) |
| Population (2023-01-01)[1] | |
| • Total | 575 |
| • Density | 42/km2 (110/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal codes | 539 01, 539 57 |
| Website | www |
Včelákov is a market town in Chrudim District in the Pardubice Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 600 inhabitants.
Administrative parts[edit]
The villages of Bystřice, Dolní Babákov, Hůrka, Příkrakov, Střítež and Vyhnánov are administrative parts of Včelákov.
Etymology[edit]
The original name of the settlement was Čelákov. The name was derived from the personal name Čelák, meaning "Čelák's (property)". Due to its similarity with the word včela ('bee'), the name changed to Včelákov over time.[2]
Geography[edit]
Včelákov is located about 16 kilometres (10 mi) south of Chrudim and 25 km (16 mi) south of Pardubice. It lies in the Iron Mountains and partly in the eponymous protected landscape area. The highest point is at 628 m (2,060 ft) above sea level.
History[edit]
The first written mention of Včelákov is from 1349. The village was probably founded by the monastery in Podlažice. The monastery owned Včelákov until 1421, when it was burned down by the Hussites. Until the 19th century, various ores were mined around the village: iron, copper, lead and silver. In 1867, Včelákov was promoted to a market town.[3]
Demographics[edit]
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Transport[edit]
There are no railways or major roads passing through the municipality.
Sights[edit]
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The main landmark of Včelákov is the Church of Saint Mary Magdalene. It was built in the late Neoclassical style in 1844–1848.[6]
References[edit]
- ^ "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2023". Czech Statistical Office. 2023-05-23.
- ^ Profous, Antonín (1947). Místní jména v Čechách I: A–H (in Czech). p. 482.
- ^ "Územní plán Včelákov: Textová část" (in Czech). Městys Včelákov. 2009. p. 34. Retrieved 2024-02-23.
- ^ "Historický lexikon obcí České republiky 1869–2011 – Okres Chrudim" (in Czech). Czech Statistical Office. 2015-12-21. pp. 21–22.
- ^ "Population Census 2021: Population by sex". Public Database. Czech Statistical Office. 2021-03-27.
- ^ "Kostel sv. Maří Magdalény" (in Czech). National Heritage Institute. Retrieved 2024-02-23.
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