Nová Role
Town
Church of Saint Michael
Church of Saint Michael
Flag of Nová Role
Flag
Coat of arms of Nová Role
Coat of arms
Nová Role is located in Czech Republic
Nová Role
Nová Role
Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 50°16′16″N 12°47′3″E / 50.27111°N 12.78417°E / 50.27111; 12.78417
Country Czech Republic
RegionKarlovy Vary
DistrictKarlovy Vary
First mentioned1293
Government
 • MayorLuboš Pastor
Area
 • Total13.53 km2 (5.22 sq mi)
Elevation
418 m (1,371 ft)
Population
 (2023-01-01)[1]
 • Total4,228
 • Density310/km2 (810/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
362 25
Websitewww.novarole.cz

Nová Role (German: Neurohlau) is a town in Karlovy Vary District in the Karlovy Vary Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 4,200 inhabitants.

Administrative parts

Villages of Jimlíkov and Mezirolí are administrative parts of Nová Role.

Geography

Nová Role is located about 6 kilometres (4 mi) northwest of Karlovy Vary. It lies on the Rotava river. The town proper lies in the Sokolov Basin, but the municipal territory also extends to the north into the Ore Mountains. The highest point is the Borový hill at 512 m (1,680 ft) above sea level. The Rolava River flows through the town.

On the western edge of the town is the Novorolský Pond, supplied by the Vlčí Stream. It has an area of 20 ha (49 acres) and is used for recreational purposes and fish farming.[2]

History

The first written mention of Nová Role is from 1293, when it was a royal property. It was a Slavic village, whose foundation is associated with deposits of tin, silver and iron ore on the upper course of the Rolava River. Until 1411, Nová Role belonged to the Loket estate, then it became part of the Sokolov estate. In 1554, Nová Role was acquired by the Schlick family. From 1622 until the establishment of a sovereign municipality in 1848, it was property of the Nostitz family.[3]

During World War II, Nazi German Neurohlau concentration camp was located here.

Demographics

Historical population
YearPop.±%
1869779—    
1880927+19.0%
18901,068+15.2%
19001,388+30.0%
19101,583+14.0%
YearPop.±%
19211,458−7.9%
19301,859+27.5%
19501,156−37.8%
19612,569+122.2%
19704,578+78.2%
YearPop.±%
19804,467−2.4%
19913,888−13.0%
20014,048+4.1%
20113,920−3.2%
20214,046+3.2%
Source: Censuses[4][5]

Sights

The main landmark of Nová Role is the Church of Saint Michael. It was originally built in the Romanesque-Gothic style in 1240–1255. In 1781, it was rebuilt in the Baroque style. It is one of the oldest buildings in the region, demonstrating the penetration of Burgundian influences into the early Gothic architecture of Bohemia.[6]

Twin towns – sister cities

Nová Role is twinned with:[7]

References

  1. ↑ "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2023". Czech Statistical Office. 2023-05-23.
  2. ↑ "Sportovní rybolov" (in Czech). Město Nová Role. Retrieved 2023-07-02.
  3. ↑ "První zmínka o Nové Roli" (in Czech). Město Nová Role. Retrieved 2021-06-03.
  4. ↑ "Historický lexikon obcí České republiky 1869–2011 – Okres Karlovy Vary" (in Czech). Czech Statistical Office. 2015-12-21. pp. 13–14.
  5. ↑ "Population Census 2021: Population by sex". Public Database. Czech Statistical Office. 2021-03-27.
  6. ↑ "Kostel sv. Michaela" (in Czech). National Heritage Institute. Retrieved 2023-07-02.
  7. ↑ "Partnerské obce" (in Czech). Město Nová Role. Retrieved 2020-07-23.
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