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Strunkovice nad Blanicí

Coordinates: 49°5′3″N 14°3′19″E / 49.08417°N 14.05528°E / 49.08417; 14.05528
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Strunkovice nad Blanicí
Church of Saint Dominic and the main street
Church of Saint Dominic and the main street
Flag of Strunkovice nad Blanicí
Coat of arms of Strunkovice nad Blanicí
Strunkovice nad Blanicí is located in Czech Republic
Strunkovice nad Blanicí
Strunkovice nad Blanicí
Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 49°5′3″N 14°3′19″E / 49.08417°N 14.05528°E / 49.08417; 14.05528
Country Czech Republic
RegionSouth Bohemian
DistrictPrachatice
First mentioned1227
Area
 • Total24.69 km2 (9.53 sq mi)
Elevation
458 m (1,503 ft)
Population
 (2024-01-01)[1]
 • Total1,307
 • Density53/km2 (140/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal codes
383 01, 384 11, 384 26
Websitewww.strunkovicenadblanici.cz

Strunkovice nad Blanicí is a market town in Prachatice District in the South Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 1,300 inhabitants.

Administrative parts

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The villages of Blanička, Malý Bor, Protivec, Šipoun, Svojnice, Velký Bor and Žíchovec are administrative parts of Strunkovice nad Blanicí.

Geography

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Strunkovice nad Blanicí is located about 8 kilometres (5 mi) northeast of Prachatice and 32 km (20 mi) west of České Budějovice. It lies in the Bohemian Forest Foothills. The highest point is the hill Zádušní les at 589 m (1,932 ft) above sea level. The Blanice River flows through the market town. The eastern part of the municipal territory is rich in small fishponds.

History

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The first written mention of Strunkovice nad Blanicí is from 1227.[2]

Demographics

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Historical population
YearPop.±%
18692,423—    
18802,417−0.2%
18902,140−11.5%
19002,007−6.2%
19101,919−4.4%
YearPop.±%
19212,022+5.4%
19301,953−3.4%
19501,354−30.7%
19611,459+7.8%
19701,280−12.3%
YearPop.±%
19801,257−1.8%
19911,180−6.1%
20011,202+1.9%
20111,231+2.4%
20211,246+1.2%
Source: Censuses[3][4]

Transport

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Strunkovice nad Blanicí is located on the railway line ČíčeniceNové Údolí via Prachatice.

Sights

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The main landmark of Strunkovice nad Blanicí is the Church of Saint Dominic. It was built in the Gothic style in the second half of the 13th century. In the 18th century, it was modified to its current form.[5]

Twin towns – sister cities

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Strunkovice nad Blanicí is twinned with:[6]

References

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  1. ^ "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2024". Czech Statistical Office. 2024-05-17.
  2. ^ "Městys" (in Czech). Městys Strunkovice nad Blanicí. Retrieved 2024-03-05.
  3. ^ "Historický lexikon obcí České republiky 1869–2011" (in Czech). Czech Statistical Office. 2015-12-21.
  4. ^ "Population Census 2021: Population by sex". Public Database. Czech Statistical Office. 2021-03-27.
  5. ^ "Kostel sv. Dominika" (in Czech). National Heritage Institute. Retrieved 2024-03-05.
  6. ^ "Partnerské obce" (in Czech). Městys Strunkovice nad Blanicí. Retrieved 2024-03-05.
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