Branov
General view
General view
Flag of Branov
Coat of arms of Branov
Branov is located in Czech Republic
Branov
Branov
Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 50°0′47″N 13°50′35″E / 50.01306°N 13.84306°E / 50.01306; 13.84306
Country Czech Republic
RegionCentral Bohemian
DistrictRakovník
First mentioned1551
Area
  Total14.84 km2 (5.73 sq mi)
Elevation
309 m (1,014 ft)
Population
 (2023-01-01)[1]
  Total200
  Density13/km2 (35/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
270 23
Websitewww.branov.cz

Branov is a municipality and village in Rakovník District in the Central Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 200 inhabitants.

Geography

Branov is located about 13 km (8 mi) southeast of Rakovník and 35 km (22 mi) west of Prague. Most of the municipal territory lies in the Křivoklát Highlands, the northern part lies in the Plasy Uplands. The highest point is the hill Vysoký Tok at 546 m (1,791 ft) above sea level. The municipality is situated on the right bank of the Berounka River, which forms the northern municipal border. The entire municipality lies in the Křivoklátsko Protected Landscape Area.

History

The first written mention of Branov is from 1551.[2]

References

  1. "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2023". Czech Statistical Office. 2023-05-23.
  2. "O obci" (in Czech). Obec Branov. Retrieved 2023-03-14.


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