Neplachov

Neplachov
Municipality
Centre of Neplachov
Flag Coat of arms
Neplachov Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 49°7′49″N 14°36′4″E
Country	Czech Republic
Region	South Bohemian
District	České Budějovice
First mentioned	1323
Area
• Total	10.88 km2 (4.20 sq mi)
Elevation	433 m (1,421 ft)
Population  (2024-01-01)
• Total	363
• Density	33/km2 (86/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code	373 65
Website	www.neplachov.cz

Neplachov is a municipality and village in České Budějovice District in the South Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 400 inhabitants.

Etymology

The initial name of the village was Neplachovice. The name was derived from the personal name Neplach, meaning "the village of Neplach's people". Already in the 14th century, the name was shortened to its present form.

Geography

Neplachov is located about 19 kilometres (12 mi) northeast of České Budějovice. It lies mostly in the Třeboň Basin, only the western forested part of the municipality extends into the Tábor Uplands. The highest point is at 489 m (1,604 ft) above sea level.

History

The first written mention of Neplachov is in a deed of King John of Bohemia from 1323. In 1713, the village was badly damaged by a fire.

Demographics

Historical population

Year Pop. ±% 1869 575 —     1880 510 −11.3% 1890 508 −0.4% 1900 540 +6.3% 1910 568 +5.2%	Year Pop. ±% 1921 565 −0.5% 1930 495 −12.4% 1950 420 −15.2% 1961 412 −1.9% 1970 373 −9.5%	Year Pop. ±% 1980 401 +7.5% 1991 396 −1.2% 2001 365 −7.8% 2011 369 +1.1% 2021 351 −4.9%
Source: Censuses

Transport

Train stop

The D3 motorway (part of the European route E55) from České Budějovice to Tábor passes through the municipality.

Neplachov is located on the railway line České Budějovice–Tábor.

Sights

There are no protected cultural monuments in the municipality. The main landmark of Neplachov is the Chapel of Saint Wenceslaus. It was built in 1929.

External links

• Official website