What is the population of Měčín, Plzeň?

Měčín has a population of approximately 1,153 according to the latest available open data.

Where is Měčín, Plzeň located?

Měčín is located in Plzeň, Czechia, at approximate coordinates 49.4795°, 13.4049°.

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Měčín

Total population

1,153

Elevation475 m

Land area38.9 km²

Coordinates49.48°, 13.40°

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City facts

Elevation

475 m

Area

38.9 km²

Official website

www.mecin.cz

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Overview

Měčín is a town in Klatovy District in the Plzeň Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 1,100 inhabitants.

History & geography

History

The first written mention of Měčín is from 1352. From 1413, it was a market town. In the 14th century, it was part of the Švihov estate. In the 15th century, Měčín formed a separate estate, but in the 16th century it again belonged to Švihov. In 1610–1653, it was part of the Žinkovy estate, then it belonged to the estates of Roupov and Červené Poříčí. From 1746 until the establishment of an independent municipality in 1848, it belonged to Žinkovy.

Geography

Měčín is located about northeast of Klatovy and south of Plzeň. The municipal territory lies mostly in the Švihov Highlands, but it also extends into the Blatná Uplands in the southeast. The highest point is the hill Chlumec at above sea level.

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