Velichovky
Velichovky | |
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 Aerial view of Velichovky | |
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  Velichovky Location in the Czech Republic | |
| Coordinates: 50°21′25″N 15°50′30″E / 50.35694°N 15.84167°E | |
| Country |  Czech Republic |
| Region | Hradec Králové |
| District | Náchod |
| First mentioned | 1389 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 7.99 km2 (3.08 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 302 m (991 ft) |
| Population (2022-01-01)[1] | |
| • Total | 736 |
| • Density | 92/km2 (240/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 552 11 |
| Website | www |
Velichovky is a spa municipality and village in Náchod District in the Hradec Králové Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 700 inhabitants.
Administrative parts
The village of Hustířany is an administrative part of Velichovky.
Geography
Velichovky is located about 23 km (14 mi) west of Náchod and 16 km (10 mi) south of Hradec Králové. It lies in the East Elbe Table. The highest point is the flat hill Za Kostelem at 327 m (1,073 ft) above sea level.
History
The first written mention of Velichovky is from 1389.[2]
Economy
Velichovky is known for a peat spa, which was founded in 1897.[3] It focuses on rehabilitation and treatment of musculoskeletal disorders.[4]
Notable people
- Bavor Rodovský mladší of Hustířany (c. 1526 – c. 1600), alchemist
Twin towns – sister cities
Velichovky is twinned with:[5]
Jedlina-Zdrój, Poland
References
- ^ "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2022". Czech Statistical Office. 2022-04-29.
- ^ "Vznik obce Velichovky" (in Czech). Obec Velichovky. Retrieved 2022-11-02.
- ^ "Historie" (in Czech). Lázně Velichovky. Retrieved 2021-09-30.
- ^ "Současnost" (in Czech). Lázně Velichovky. Retrieved 2021-09-30.
- ^ "Česko-polská mezinárodní spolupráce" (in Czech). Obec Velichovky. Retrieved 2020-09-03.
External links
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