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Hrochův Týnec

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Hrochův Týnec

Total population

1,465

Elevation241 m
Land area12.5 km²
Coordinates49.96°, 15.91°

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City facts

Elevation
241 m
Area
12.5 km²
head of government
Aleš Vašek
Official website
www.hrochuvtynec.cz

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Overview

Hrochův Týnec is a town in Chrudim District in the Pardubice Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 2,200 inhabitants. The town is located in the Svitavy Uplands on the Novohradka River. The main landmark of the town is the Hrochův Týnec Castle.

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History

A settlement named Týnec was first mentioned in 1194, but it is not possible to prove that it is Hrochův Týnec. The first trustworthy written mention of Hrochův Týnec is from 1293. It was then a property of the Hroch of Mezilezy family. In 1544, the village was promoted to a market town by Ferdinand II. In 1854, Hrochův Týnec became a town.

Geography

Hrochův Týnec is located about east of Chrudim and southeast of Pardubice. It lies in the Svitavy Uplands. The highest point is at above sea level. The town is situated at the confluence of the Novohradka River and Ležák Stream.

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Latitude
49.9595
Longitude
15.9105
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Official Identifiers

ČSÚ — Czech Statistical Office

RÚIAN code
CZ571491
Population (Wikidata)
2,307
Wikidata
Q2064097

RÚIAN obec ID via Wikidata P782

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  • • Wikipedia
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  • • Wikidata SPARQL (CC0) — population, area, elevation, inception, head of government, Commons image
  • • ČSÚ — Czech Statistical Office — RÚIAN obec ID via Wikidata P782