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'''Zvíkovec''' is a market town in [[Rokycany District]] in the [[Plzeň Region]] of the [[Czech Republic]]. It has about 200 inhabitants.


==Geography==
'''Zvíkovec''' is a small town ''([[městys]])'' in [[Rokycany District]] in the [[Plzeň Region]] of the Czech Republic.
Zvíkovec is located about {{convert|24|km}} north of [[Rokycany]] and {{convert|31|km|abbr=on}} northeast of [[Plzeň]]. It lies in the [[Plasy Uplands]]. The highest point is the Střežatka hill at {{convert|434|m|ft|abbr=on}} above sea level. The municipality is situated on the right bank of the [[Berounka]] River. The eastern part of the municipal territory extends into the [[Křivoklátsko Protected Landscape Area]].


==History==
The town covers an area of {{convert|3.99|km2|sqmi}}, and has a population of 179 (as at 28&nbsp;August 2006).
The first written mention of Zvíkovec is from 1229. It was owned by various lower noblemen. It is not known when Zvíkovec was promoted to [[Městys|market town]], but in 1543 at the latest.<ref>{{cite web |title=Historie městyse|url=https://www.zvikovec.cz/historie%2Dmestyse/d-1002/p1=1121|publisher=Městys Zvíkovec|language=cs|access-date=2024-03-28}}</ref>


==Demographics==
Zvíkovec lies approximately {{convert|24|km|mi|0}} north of [[Rokycany]], {{convert|33|km|mi|0|abbr=on}} north-east of [[Plzeň]], and {{convert|55|km|mi|0|abbr=on}} west of [[Prague]].
{{historical populations
|align=none|cols=3
|1869|507
|1880|477
|1890|426
|1900|462
|1910|446
|1921|421
|1930|360
|1950|265
|1961|282
|1970|246
|1980|225
|1991|183
|2001|188
|2011|197
|2021|204
|source=Censuses<ref>{{cite web |title=Historický lexikon obcí České republiky 1869–2011 – Okres Rokycany|url=https://www.czso.cz/documents/10180/20537734/130084150326.pdf/aebf5177-cd55-4911-b2b9-639d4197cd44?version=1.2|publisher=Czech Statistical Office|pages=7–8|language=cs|date=2015-12-21}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Population Census 2021: Population by sex|url=https://vdb.czso.cz/vdbvo2/faces/en/index.jsf?page=vystup-objekt-parametry&z=T&f=TABULKA&sp=A&skupId=4429&katalog=33515&pvo=SLD21001-OB-OK|work=Public Database|publisher=[[Czech Statistical Office]]|date=2021-03-27}}</ref>}}

==Transport==
There are no railways or major roads passing through the municipality.

==Sights==
[[File:Zvíkovec - zámek.JPG|thumb|Zvíkovec Castle]]
The main landmark of Zvíkovec is the Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary. It was built in the Gothic style in the second half of the 14th century. At the end of the 17th century and in the second half of the 18th century, it was rebuilt in the Baroque style.<ref>{{cite web |title=Kostel Nanebevzetí Panny Marie|url=https://pamatkovykatalog.cz/kostel-nanebevzeti-panny-marie-18781989|publisher=National Heritage Institute|language=cs|access-date=2024-03-28}}</ref>

The Zvíkovec Castle was built in the Baroque style in 1753, on the site of an older fortress. At the end of the 18th century, it was rebuilt in the Neoclassical style. Today the building is privately owned and is used as an institute of social welfare.<ref>{{cite web |title=Zámek|url=https://pamatkovykatalog.cz/zamek-16128054|publisher=National Heritage Institute|language=cs|access-date=2024-03-28}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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*[http://www.czso.cz/lexikon/mos_vdb.nsf/okresy/CZ0326/ Czech Statistical Office: Municipalities of Rokycany District]

==External links==
{{commons category|Zvíkovec}}
*{{official|https://www.zvikovec.cz/}}


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Latest revision as of 08:55, 28 March 2024

Zvíkovec
Market town
Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary
Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary
Flag of Zvíkovec
Flag
Coat of arms of Zvíkovec
Coat of arms
Zvíkovec is located in Czech Republic
Zvíkovec
Zvíkovec
Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 49°57′15″N 13°41′19″E / 49.95417°N 13.68861°E / 49.95417; 13.68861
Country Czech Republic
RegionPlzeň
DistrictRokycany
First mentioned1229
Area
 • Total3.95 km2 (1.53 sq mi)
Elevation
323 m (1,060 ft)
Population
 (2023-01-01)[1]
 • Total206
 • Density52/km2 (140/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
338 08
Websitewww.zvikovec.cz

Zvíkovec is a market town in Rokycany District in the Plzeň Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 200 inhabitants.

Geography[edit]

Zvíkovec is located about 24 kilometres (15 mi) north of Rokycany and 31 km (19 mi) northeast of Plzeň. It lies in the Plasy Uplands. The highest point is the Střežatka hill at 434 m (1,424 ft) above sea level. The municipality is situated on the right bank of the Berounka River. The eastern part of the municipal territory extends into the Křivoklátsko Protected Landscape Area.

History[edit]

The first written mention of Zvíkovec is from 1229. It was owned by various lower noblemen. It is not known when Zvíkovec was promoted to market town, but in 1543 at the latest.[2]

Demographics[edit]

Historical population
YearPop.±%
1869507—    
1880477−5.9%
1890426−10.7%
1900462+8.5%
1910446−3.5%
YearPop.±%
1921421−5.6%
1930360−14.5%
1950265−26.4%
1961282+6.4%
1970246−12.8%
YearPop.±%
1980225−8.5%
1991183−18.7%
2001188+2.7%
2011197+4.8%
2021204+3.6%
Source: Censuses[3][4]

Transport[edit]

There are no railways or major roads passing through the municipality.

Sights[edit]

Zvíkovec Castle

The main landmark of Zvíkovec is the Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary. It was built in the Gothic style in the second half of the 14th century. At the end of the 17th century and in the second half of the 18th century, it was rebuilt in the Baroque style.[5]

The Zvíkovec Castle was built in the Baroque style in 1753, on the site of an older fortress. At the end of the 18th century, it was rebuilt in the Neoclassical style. Today the building is privately owned and is used as an institute of social welfare.[6]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2023". Czech Statistical Office. 2023-05-23.
  2. ^ "Historie městyse" (in Czech). Městys Zvíkovec. Retrieved 2024-03-28.
  3. ^ "Historický lexikon obcí České republiky 1869–2011 – Okres Rokycany" (in Czech). Czech Statistical Office. 2015-12-21. pp. 7–8.
  4. ^ "Population Census 2021: Population by sex". Public Database. Czech Statistical Office. 2021-03-27.
  5. ^ "Kostel Nanebevzetí Panny Marie" (in Czech). National Heritage Institute. Retrieved 2024-03-28.
  6. ^ "Zámek" (in Czech). National Heritage Institute. Retrieved 2024-03-28.

External links[edit]

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