Staňkov (Domažlice District)
Staňkov | |
|---|---|
 T. G. Masaryka Square | |
_vlajka.jpg) Flag _CoA.jpg) Coat of arms | |
  Staňkov Location in the Czech Republic | |
| Coordinates: 49°33′14″N 13°4′15″E / 49.55389°N 13.07083°ECoordinates: 49°33′14″N 13°4′15″E / 49.55389°N 13.07083°E | |
| Country |  Czech Republic |
| Region | Plzeň |
| District | Domažlice |
| First mentioned | 1233 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Alexandr Horák |
| Area | |
| • Total | 20.50 km2 (7.92 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 387 m (1,270 ft) |
| Population (2022-01-01)[1] | |
| • Total | 3,307 |
| • Density | 160/km2 (420/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 345 61 |
| Website | www |
Staňkov (Czech pronunciation: [ˈstaɲkof]) (German: Stankau) is a town in Domažlice District in the Plzeň Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 3,300 inhabitants.
Administrative parts
Staňkov is made up of town parts of Staňkov I and Staňkov II, and villages of Krchleby, Ohučov and Vránov.
Geography
Staňkov is located about 16 kilometres (10 mi) northeast of Domažlice and 28 km (17 mi) southwest of Plzeň. It lies on the Radbuza River. It is situated in the Plasy Uplands.
History
The first written mention of village of Staňkov is from 1233. The market town of Staňkov was a separate settlement first mentioned in 1367. In 1271 the village was sold to Chotěšov Abbey and both the village and the market town were its property until 1425.[2]
Staňkov village and Staňkov market town existed separately until 1938, when they were merged into one municipality. In 1960, Staňkov became a town.[2]
During the World War II, the metalworks in Staňkov were accidentally bombed by the RAF on 28 October 1940 when they were mistaken for the nearby Škoda Works.[3]
Sights
The Church of Saint James the Great is originally a Gothic church from the beginning of the 15th century. The Baroque tower was built in 1673.[2]
The town hall is a late Baroque building from the 18th century.[2]
References
- ^ "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2022". Czech Statistical Office. 2022-04-29.
- ^ a b c d "Historie" (in Czech). Město Staňkov. Retrieved 2021-06-13.
- ^ National Archives: FO 370/24292/10821
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