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The first written mention of Litohlavy si from 1390.<ref>{{cite web |title=Litohlavy|url=https://www.rokycany.cz/litohlavy/os-15316/p1=33235|publisher=Město Rokycany|language=cs|access-date=2021-05-18}}</ref> It belonged to the feudal domain of Rokycany from 1498 until 1850. In the 19th century some [[iron ore]] mining developed in the territory of Litohlavy, however the village had mostly rural economy. In 1980–1994 the village was under administration of nearby [[Rokycany]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Dějiny Rokycan 1951–2000|url=http://encyklopedierokycan.sweb.cz/dejinyvdatech1950-2000.htm|publisher=Město Rokycany|access-date=2021-06-18}}</ref> |
The first written mention of Litohlavy si from 1390.<ref>{{cite web |title=Litohlavy|url=https://www.rokycany.cz/litohlavy/os-15316/p1=33235|publisher=Město Rokycany|language=cs|access-date=2021-05-18}}</ref> It belonged to the feudal domain of Rokycany from 1498 until 1850. In the 19th century some [[iron ore]] mining developed in the territory of Litohlavy, however the village had mostly [[rural economics|rural economy]]. In 1980–1994 the village was under administration of nearby [[Rokycany]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Dějiny Rokycan 1951–2000|url=http://encyklopedierokycan.sweb.cz/dejinyvdatech1950-2000.htm|publisher=Město Rokycany|access-date=2021-06-18}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 23:58, 14 September 2022
Litohlavy | |
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 Common and pond in Litohlavy | |
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  Litohlavy Location in the Czech Republic | |
| Coordinates: 49°46′0″N 13°33′53″E / 49.76667°N 13.56472°E | |
| Country |  Czech Republic |
| Region | Plzeň |
| District | Rokycany |
| First mentioned | 1390 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 7.78 km2 (3.00 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 403 m (1,322 ft) |
| Population (2021-01-01)[1] | |
| • Total | 546 |
| • Density | 70/km2 (180/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 337 01 |
| Website | www |
Litohlavy (Template:Lang-de or Litohlau) is a municipality and village in the Rokycany District in the Plzeň Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 500 inhabitants.
Geography
Litohlavy lies on the Osecký Stream. The stream bisects the settlement into two parts. Southern part of Litohlavy covers lower slopes of Vršíček hill (431 metres (1,414 ft) above sea level) along the road to Rokycany, while older northern section evolved along the roads to Osek and Klabava. Large forested massif of Kokotsko surrounds the village from the west, while the landscape to the east of Litohlavy is largely used for agriculture. The D5 motorway Prague–Plzeň runs south of Litohlavy connecting to local road network at Exit 62 Rokycany.
History
The first written mention of Litohlavy si from 1390.[2] It belonged to the feudal domain of Rokycany from 1498 until 1850. In the 19th century some iron ore mining developed in the territory of Litohlavy, however the village had mostly rural economy. In 1980–1994 the village was under administration of nearby Rokycany.[3]
Demography
As to ethnicity, Litohlavy was traditionally a Czech settlement. The municipality's population has had a downward trend during the 20th century.
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Sights
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The main landmark is the Baroque Chapel of the Visitation of the Virgin Mary located on the Vršíček hill. It is a pilgrimage site built in 1744–1747.[5]
References
- ^ "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2021". Czech Statistical Office. 2021-04-30.
- ^ "Litohlavy" (in Czech). Město Rokycany. Retrieved 2021-05-18.
- ^ "Dějiny Rokycan 1951–2000". Město Rokycany. Retrieved 2021-06-18.
- ^ "Historický lexikon obcí České republiky 1869–2011 – Okres Rokycany" (in Czech). Czech Statistical Office. 2015-12-21. pp. 3–4.
- ^ "Obec Litohlavy" (in Czech). Obec Litohlavy. Retrieved 2021-06-18.
External links
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