Litohlavy

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Litohlavy
Municipality
Common and pond in Litohlavy
Common and pond in Litohlavy
Flag of Litohlavy
Flag
Coat of arms of Litohlavy
Coat of arms
Litohlavy is located in Czech Republic
Litohlavy
Litohlavy
Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 49°46′0″N 13°33′53″E / 49.76667°N 13.56472°E / 49.76667; 13.56472Coordinates: 49°46′0″N 13°33′53″E / 49.76667°N 13.56472°E / 49.76667; 13.56472
Country Czech Republic
RegionPlzeň
DistrictRokycany
First mentioned1390
Area
 • Total7.78 km2 (3.00 sq mi)
Elevation
403 m (1,322 ft)
Population
 (2021-01-01)[1]
 • Total546
 • Density70/km2 (180/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
337 01
Websitewww.litohlavy.rokycansko.cz

Litohlavy (German: Litochlau 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.

Historical population
YearPop.±%
1869600—    
1880625+4.2%
1890603−3.5%
1900635+5.3%
1910726+14.3%
1921668−8.0%
1930672+0.6%
1950608−9.5%
YearPop.±%
1961602−1.0%
1970577−4.2%
1980492−14.7%
1991457−7.1%
2001457+0.0%
2011494+8.1%
2021546+10.5%
Source: Historical lexicon of municipalities of the Czech Republic[4]

Sights[]

Chapel of the Visitation of the Virgin Mary

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[]

  1. ^ "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2021". Czech Statistical Office. 2021-04-30.
  2. ^ "Litohlavy" (in Czech). Město Rokycany. Retrieved 2021-05-18.
  3. ^ "Dějiny Rokycan 1951–2000". Město Rokycany. Retrieved 2021-06-18.
  4. ^ "Historický lexikon obcí České republiky 1869–2011 – Okres Rokycany" (in Czech). Czech Statistical Office. 2015-12-21. pp. 3–4.
  5. ^ "Obec Litohlavy" (in Czech). Obec Litohlavy. Retrieved 2021-06-18.

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