Radnice

Radnice
Town
Kašpara Šternberka Square
Flag Coat of arms
Radnice Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 49°51′27″N 13°36′26″E / 49.85750°N 13.60722°E / 49.85750; 13.60722Coordinates: 49°51′27″N 13°36′26″E / 49.85750°N 13.60722°E / 49.85750; 13.60722
Country	Czech Republic
Region	Plzeň
District	Rokycany
First mentioned	1336
Government
• Mayor	Jan Altman
Area
• Total	10.65 km2 (4.11 sq mi)
Elevation	382 m (1,253 ft)
Population  (2021-01-01)[1]
• Total	1,801
• Density	170/km2 (440/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code	338 28
Website	www.mestoradnice.cz

Radnice (Czech pronunciation: [ˈradɲɪtsɛ]) is a town in Rokycany District in the Plzeň Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 1,800 inhabitants. It lies some 20 km (12 mi) to the northeast from the region capital of Plzeň.

Administrative parts[]

Village of Svatá Barbora is an administrative part of Radnice.

Economy[]

In 19th century coal mining developed in vicinity of Radnice igniting industrial development, especially in the territory of Břasy. Radnice coal basin was depleted in 20th century and the region has partially reverted to the rural economy.

Transport[]

The town is located on a train line leading from Ejpovice. There is a train station which is served by regional trains.

Notable people[]

• Isaac Mayer Wise (1819–1900), American Reform rabbi, worked here in 1843–1846
• Joseph Lewi (1820–1897), Jewish physician
• Václav Kotva (1922–2004), actor

References[]

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