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Řevničov

Coordinates: 50°11′6″N 13°48′30″E / 50.18500°N 13.80833°E / 50.18500; 13.80833
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Řevničov
School and Church of Saints Peter and Paul
School and Church of Saints Peter and Paul
Flag of Řevničov
Coat of arms of Řevničov
Řevničov is located in Czech Republic
Řevničov
Řevničov
Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 50°11′6″N 13°48′30″E / 50.18500°N 13.80833°E / 50.18500; 13.80833
Country Czech Republic
RegionCentral Bohemian
DistrictRakovník
Founded1325
Area
 • Total29.23 km2 (11.29 sq mi)
Elevation
457 m (1,499 ft)
Population
 (2024-01-01)[1]
 • Total1,452
 • Density50/km2 (130/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
270 54
Websitewww.revnicov.cz

Řevničov is a municipality and village in Rakovník District in the Central Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 1,500 inhabitants.

Etymology

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The name is derived from the personal name Řevnič, meaning "Řevnič's (court)".[2]

Geography

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Řevničov is located about 10 kilometres (6 mi) northeast of Rakovník and 38 km (24 mi) west of Prague. It lies mostly in the Džbán range, only a small part of the municipal territory in the south extends into the Křivoklát Highlands and also belongs to the Křivoklátsko Protected Landscape Area. The highest point is the Louštín hill at 537 m (1,762 ft) above sea level. The Loděnice River originates in the municipal territory and flows across the municipality.

History

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Řevničov was founded by King John of Bohemia in 1325. The village was built at the crossroads of two trade routes.[3]

Demographics

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Historical population
YearPop.±%
18691,424—    
18801,587+11.4%
18901,558−1.8%
19001,641+5.3%
19101,691+3.0%
YearPop.±%
19211,717+1.5%
19301,704−0.8%
19501,441−15.4%
19611,522+5.6%
19701,463−3.9%
YearPop.±%
19801,461−0.1%
19911,441−1.4%
20011,412−2.0%
20111,407−0.4%
20211,403−0.3%
Source: Censuses[4][5]

Transport

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The D6 motorway (part of the European route E48) from Prague to Karlovy Vary passes through the municipality.

Řevničov is located on the railway line KladnoRakovník.[6] The train station is situated outside the built-up area.

Sights

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The main landmark of Řevničov is the Church of Saints Peter and Paul. The church was first documented in 1352. The Gothic building was rebuilt in the Baroque style, but kept its Gothic look.[7]

Notable people

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References

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  1. ^ "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2024". Czech Statistical Office. 2024-05-17.
  2. ^ Profous, Antonín (1951). Místní jména v Čechách III: M–Ř (in Czech). p. 562.
  3. ^ "Historie" (in Czech). Obec Řevničov. Retrieved 2024-04-04.
  4. ^ "Historický lexikon obcí České republiky 1869–2011" (in Czech). Czech Statistical Office. 2015-12-21.
  5. ^ "Population Census 2021: Population by sex". Public Database. Czech Statistical Office. 2021-03-27.
  6. ^ "Detail stanice Řevničov" (in Czech). České dráhy. Retrieved 2024-04-04.
  7. ^ "Řevničov – Kostel sv. Petra a Pavla" (in Czech). Farnost Nové Strašecí. Retrieved 2023-03-23.
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