Loučim

Loučim
Municipality
General view
Loučim Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 49°22′2″N 13°6′44″E
Country	Czech Republic
Region	Plzeň
District	Domažlice
First mentioned	1357
Area
• Total	4.26 km2 (1.64 sq mi)
Elevation	518 m (1,699 ft)
Population  (2023-01-01)
• Total	120
• Density	28/km2 (73/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code	345 06
Website	www.loucim.cz

Loučim (German: Lautschim) is a municipality and village in Domažlice District in the Plzeň Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 100 inhabitants.

Geography

Loučim is located about 15 kilometres (9 mi) southeast of Domažlice and 45 km (28 mi) southwest of Plzeň. It lies mostly in the Švihov Highlands. The southern part of the municipal territory extends in to the Cham-Furth Depression. The highest point is the hill Černá skála at 731 m (2,398 ft) above sea level.

History

The first written mention of Loučim is from 1357. Throughout its history, the village was owned by various lower noble families.

Demographics

Historical population

Year Pop. ±% 1869 419 —     1880 381 −9.1% 1890 341 −10.5% 1900 334 −2.1% 1910 310 −7.2%	Year Pop. ±% 1921 304 −1.9% 1930 239 −21.4% 1950 189 −20.9% 1961 185 −2.1% 1970 123 −33.5%	Year Pop. ±% 1980 143 +16.3% 1991 131 −8.4% 2001 124 −5.3% 2011 127 +2.4% 2021 123 −3.1%
Source: Censuses

Transport

The I/22 road (the section from Klatovy to Domažlice) passes through the municipality.

Sights

Church of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary

The main landmark of Loučim is the Church of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary. It was built in the Gothic style in the mid-14th century. In the 16th century, it was rebuilt in the Renaissance style and the tower was added. In 1760 and 1770, it was modified in the Baroque style.

External links

• Official website