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'''Pochvalov''' is a village and municipality in [[Rakovník District]] in the [[Central Bohemian Region]] of the [[Czech Republic]]. <!-- The municipality covers an area of km² and as of 2006 it had a population of .--->


==References==
==Etymology==
The name is derived from the personal name Pochval, meaning "Pochval's (court)".<ref>{{cite book |last=Profous|first=Antonín|title=Místní jména v Čechách III: M–Ř|url=https://mjc.ujc.cas.cz/search.php|page=418|year=1951|language=cs}}</ref>
*''This article was initially translated from Czech wikipedia.''


==Geography==
{{CentralBohemia-geo-stub}}
Pochvalov is located about {{convert|14|km|0}} north of [[Rakovník]] and {{convert|43|km|abbr=on}} northwest of [[Prague]]. It lies in the [[Džbán]] range. The highest point is at {{convert|485|m|ft|abbr=on}} above sea level.
{{Rakovník District}}


==History==
{{coord missing|Czech Republic}}
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 family|Lobkowicz]] families.<ref>{{cite web |title=Pochvalov (Česko)|url=https://ipac.svkkl.cz/arl-kl/cs/detail-kl_us_auth-g0100487-Pochvalov-cesko/|publisher=Středočeská vědecká knihovna v Kladně|language=cs|access-date=2023-07-18}}</ref>


In the years 1939–1950, the Jiřina [[Bituminous coal|coal mine]] was in operation near the village.<ref>{{cite book|last1=Majer|first1=Martin|last2=Somol|first2=Václav|last3=Žák|first3=Karel|title=Džbán. Krajina opukových plošin|publisher=Green Mango|location=Vrchlabí|year=2020|isbn=978-80-270-7006-0|pages=154, 232|language=cs}}</ref>

==Demographics==
{{historical populations
|align=none|cols=3
|1869|507
|1880|570
|1890|595
|1900|597
|1910|564
|1921|559
|1930|559
|1950|363
|1961|370
|1970|299
|1980|281
|1991|252
|2001|254
|2011|261
|2021|254
|source=Censuses<ref>{{cite web |title=Historický lexikon obcí České republiky 1869–2011 – Okres Rakovník|url=https://www.czso.cz/documents/10180/20537734/13008415020C.pdf/0075f2ac-5973-49ad-a3ef-2be95da832b9?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>}}

==Economy==
The area is known for growing [[hops]].

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

==Sights==
The most important monument is the Chapel of Saint Procopius. It is a large Baroque chapel from the mid-18th century.<ref>{{cite web |title=Kaple sv. Prokopa|url=https://pamatkovykatalog.cz/kaple-sv-prokopa-14462235|publisher=National Heritage Institute|language=cs|access-date=2023-07-18}}</ref>

==References==
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==External links==
{{commons category|Pochvalov}}
*{{official|https://www.pochvalov.cz/}}

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[[Category:Villages in Rakovník District]]
[[cs:Pochvalov]]

Latest revision as of 06:31, 4 April 2024

Pochvalov
Municipality
Grocery store
Grocery store
Flag of Pochvalov
Flag
Coat of arms of Pochvalov
Coat of arms
Pochvalov is located in Czech Republic
Pochvalov
Pochvalov
Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 50°13′39″N 13°47′40″E / 50.22750°N 13.79444°E / 50.22750; 13.79444
Country Czech Republic
RegionCentral Bohemian
DistrictRakovník
First mentioned1346
Area
 • Total4.55 km2 (1.76 sq mi)
Elevation
382 m (1,253 ft)
Population
 (2023-01-01)[1]
 • Total249
 • Density55/km2 (140/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
270 55
Websitewww.pochvalov.cz

Pochvalov is a municipality and village in Rakovník District in the Central Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 200 inhabitants.

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]

Historical population
YearPop.±%
1869507—    
1880570+12.4%
1890595+4.4%
1900597+0.3%
1910564−5.5%
YearPop.±%
1921559−0.9%
1930559+0.0%
1950363−35.1%
1961370+1.9%
1970299−19.2%
YearPop.±%
1980281−6.0%
1991252−10.3%
2001254+0.8%
2011261+2.8%
2021254−2.7%
Source: Censuses[5][6]

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]

  1. ^ "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2023". Czech Statistical Office. 2023-05-23.
  2. ^ Profous, Antonín (1951). Místní jména v Čechách III: M–Ř (in Czech). p. 418.
  3. ^ "Pochvalov (Česko)" (in Czech). Středočeská vědecká knihovna v Kladně. Retrieved 2023-07-18.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ "Historický lexikon obcí České republiky 1869–2011 – Okres Rakovník" (in Czech). Czech Statistical Office. 2015-12-21. pp. 7–8.
  6. ^ "Population Census 2021: Population by sex". Public Database. Czech Statistical Office. 2021-03-27.
  7. ^ "Kaple sv. Prokopa" (in Czech). National Heritage Institute. Retrieved 2023-07-18.

External links[edit]

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