What is the population of Čachrov, Plzeň?

Čachrov has a population of approximately 174 according to the latest available open data.

Where is Čachrov, Plzeň located?

Čachrov is located in Plzeň, Czechia, at approximate coordinates 49.2654°, 13.3026°.

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Čachrov

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Čachrov

Total population

174

Elevation716 m

Land area88.23 km²

Coordinates49.27°, 13.30°

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City facts

Elevation

716 m

Area

88.23 km²

Official website

www.cachrov.info

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Overview

Čachrov is a market town in Klatovy District in the Plzeň Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 500 inhabitants.

History & geography

History

The first written mention of Čachrov is from 1338, when the village was promoted to a market town. In the 1380s, Vilém of Čachrov had built here a fortress. His descendants owned Čachrov until 1446. Soon after that year, Čachrov was annexed to the Velhartice estate. In 1541, Čachrov became again a separate estate, owned by various lesser noblemen.

Geography

Čachrov is located about south of Klatovy and south of Plzeň. The northern part of the large municipal territory, which includes the Čachrov proper, lies in the Bohemian Forest Foothills. The southern part is forested and mountainous and lies in the Bohemian Forest. The highest point is near the top of the Polom mountain at above sea level. The territory of Čachrov is rich in streams. The main watercourse is the Ostružná River, which originates here. The central and western part of the municipal territory is protected as the Šumava Protected Landscape Area; the southern part belongs to the Šumava National Park.

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