Krajková

Krajková
Krajková
Municipality
	Church of Saints Peter and Paul
	Flag Coat of arms
	Krajková Location in the Czech Republic
	Coordinates: 50°12′58″N 12°32′3″E / 50.21611°N 12.53417°E
Country	Czech Republic
Region	Karlovy Vary
District	Sokolov
First mentioned	1350
Area
• Total	35.23 km2 (13.60 sq mi)
Elevation	582 m (1,909 ft)
Population (2024-01-01)
• Total	924
• Density	26/km2 (68/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code	357 08
Website	www.krajkova.com

Krajková (German: Gossengrün) is a municipality and village in Sokolov District in the Karlovy Vary Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 900 inhabitants.

Administrative parts

The villages of Anenská Ves, Bernov, Dolina, Hrádek, Květná and Libnov are administrative parts of Krajková.

Etymology

Until 1947, the German name Gossengrün was used, meaning "Goss' glade".^[2] In 1947, the municipality was renamed. The current Czech name is derived from krajka (i.e. 'lace) and refers to the craft historically associated with the settlement.^[3]

Geography

Krajková is located about 9 kilometres (6 mi) northwest of Sokolov and 22 km (14 mi) west of Karlovy Vary. It lies in the Ore Mountains. The highest point is the hill Jelení vrch at 720 m (2,360 ft) above sea level. The stream of Libocký potok and Horka Reservoir, built on the stream, form the western municipal border.

History

The first written mention of Krajková is from 1350. It was a mining town where lead was mined. During the Thirty Years' War, mining ceased. In 1818, the village shifted its focus to lace production. In 1947, Krajková lost its town status.^[3]

From 1938 to 1945, Krajková was annexed by Nazi Germany and administered as part of the Reichsgau Sudetenland.

Demographics

Historical population

Year	Pop.	±%
1869	3,558	—
1880	3,630	+2.0%
1890	2,935	−19.1%
1900	3,069	+4.6%
1910	3,238	+5.5%

Year	Pop.	±%
1921	3,098	−4.3%
1930	3,324	+7.3%
1950	1,381	−58.5%
1961	1,106	−19.9%
1970	898	−18.8%

Year	Pop.	±%
1980	866	−3.6%
1991	776	−10.4%
2001	832	+7.2%
2011	830	−0.2%
2021	896	+8.0%

Source: Censuses^[4]^[5]

Transport

The railway line Sokolov–Kraslice passes through the eastern part of the territory, but there is no train station. The nearest station is Hřebeny in neighbouring Josefov.

Sights

The main landmark of Krajková is the Church of Saints Peter and Paul. It is originally a Gothic church, reconstructed in the Renaissance style in the 16th century. Its current appearance is the result of a modern reconstruction in the 19th century.^[6]

Notable people

Anton Horner (1877–1971), American horn player

References

^ "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2024". Czech Statistical Office. 2024-05-17.
^ Profous, Antonín (1947). Místní jména v Čechách I: A–H (in Czech). p. 556.
^ ^a ^b "Dějiny Krajkové" (in Czech). Obec Krajková. Retrieved 2023-12-11.
^ "Historický lexikon obcí České republiky 1869–2011" (in Czech). Czech Statistical Office. 2015-12-21.
^ "Population Census 2021: Population by sex". Public Database. Czech Statistical Office. 2021-03-27.
^ "Kostel sv. Petra a Pavla" (in Czech). National Heritage Institute. Retrieved 2023-03-04.

External links

Official website

[1] "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2024". Czech Statistical Office. 2024-05-17.

[2] Profous, Antonín (1947). Místní jména v Čechách I: A–H (in Czech). p. 556.

[history-3] "Dějiny Krajkové" (in Czech). Obec Krajková. Retrieved 2023-12-11.

[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] "Kostel sv. Petra a Pavla" (in Czech). National Heritage Institute. Retrieved 2023-03-04.

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