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Okoř

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Okoř
Municipality
Aerial view
Aerial view
Flag of Okoř
Flag
Coat of arms of Okoř
Coat of arms
Okoř is located in Czech Republic
Okoř
Okoř
Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 50°9′43″N 14°15′31″E / 50.16194°N 14.25861°E / 50.16194; 14.25861
Country Czech Republic
RegionCentral Bohemian
DistrictPrague-West
First mentioned1227
Area
 • Total2.14 km2 (0.83 sq mi)
Elevation
275 m (902 ft)
Population
 (2023-01-01)[1]
 • Total113
 • Density53/km2 (140/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
252 64
Websitewww.obecokor.cz

Okoř is a municipality and village in Prague-West District in the Central Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 100 inhabitants.

Etymology

The name is derived from the personal name Okora.[2]

Geography

Okoř is located about 11 kilometres (7 mi) northwest of Prague. It lies in an agricultural landscape of the Prague Plateau. The stream Zákolanský potok flows through the municipality.

History

The first written mention of Okoř is in a deed of King Ottokar I from 1227.[3]

Demographics

Historical population
YearPop.±%
1869170—    
1880213+25.3%
1890182−14.6%
1900182+0.0%
1910169−7.1%
YearPop.±%
1921133−21.3%
1930169+27.1%
1950101−40.2%
196183−17.8%
197072−13.3%
YearPop.±%
198049−31.9%
199132−34.7%
200151+59.4%
201186+68.6%
2021108+25.6%
Source: Censuses[4][5]

Transport

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

Sights

Okoř Castle

The main landmark of Okoř is the ruin of the large medieval Okoř Castle. It was gradually built from the 13th to the 15th century. During the Thirty Years' War, the castle became a ruin. The last construction modifications took place in the 18th century.[6] Today the castle is a popular tourist destination. In the summer season, various cultural events are held here.[7]

References

  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. 258.
  3. ^ "Historie hradu" (in Czech). Obec Okoř. Retrieved 2022-03-14.
  4. ^ "Historický lexikon obcí České republiky 1869–2011 – Okres Praha-západ" (in Czech). Czech Statistical Office. 2015-12-21. pp. 5–6.
  5. ^ "Population Census 2021: Population by sex". Public Database. Czech Statistical Office. 2021-03-27.
  6. ^ "Hrad Okoř, zřícenina" (in Czech). National Heritage Institute. Retrieved 2024-03-26.
  7. ^ "Zřícenina hradu Okoř – oblíbený výletní cíl nedaleko Prahy" (in Czech). CzechTourism. Retrieved 2024-03-26.

External links

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This page was last edited on 26 March 2024, at 10:38
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