Velichovky
Aerial view of Velichovky
Aerial view of Velichovky
Flag of Velichovky
Coat of arms of Velichovky
Velichovky is located in Czech Republic
Velichovky
Velichovky
Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 50°21′25″N 15°50′30″E / 50.35694°N 15.84167°E / 50.35694; 15.84167
Country Czech Republic
RegionHradec Králové
DistrictNáchod
First mentioned1389
Area
  Total7.99 km2 (3.08 sq mi)
Elevation
302 m (991 ft)
Population
 (2023-01-01)[1]
  Total763
  Density95/km2 (250/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
552 11
Websitewww.obecvelichovky.cz

Velichovky is a spa municipality and village in Náchod District in the Hradec Králové Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 800 inhabitants.

Administrative parts

Spa buildings

The village of Hustířany is an administrative part of Velichovky.

Geography

Velichovky is located about 23 km (14 mi) west of Náchod and 16 km (10 mi) south of Hradec Králové. It lies in the East Elbe Table. The highest point is the flat hill Za Kostelem at 327 m (1,073 ft) above sea level.

History

The first written mention of Velichovky is from 1389.[2]

Economy

Velichovky is known for a peat spa, which was founded in 1897.[3] It focuses on rehabilitation and treatment of musculoskeletal disorders.[4]

Notable people

Twin towns – sister cities

Velichovky is twinned with:[5]

References

  1. "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2023". Czech Statistical Office. 2023-05-23.
  2. "Vznik obce Velichovky" (in Czech). Obec Velichovky. Retrieved 2022-11-02.
  3. "Historie" (in Czech). Lázně Velichovky. Retrieved 2021-09-30.
  4. "Současnost" (in Czech). Lázně Velichovky. Retrieved 2021-09-30.
  5. "Česko-polská mezinárodní spolupráce" (in Czech). Obec Velichovky. Retrieved 2020-09-03.
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