Chářovice

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

Chářovice
Municipality
Centre of Chářovice
Flag Coat of arms
Chářovice Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 49°49′13″N 14°34′40″E
Country	Czech Republic
Region	Central Bohemian
District	Benešov
First mentioned	1394
Area
• Total	4.17 km2 (1.61 sq mi)
Elevation	305 m (1,001 ft)
Population  (2024-01-01)
• Total	221
• Density	53/km2 (140/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code	257 41
Website	www.charovice.cz

Etymology

The name is derived from the personal name Chář, meaning "the village of Chář's people".

Geography

Chářovice is located about 9 kilometres (6 mi) northwest of Benešov and 25 km (16 mi) south of Prague. It lies in the Benešov Uplands. The highest point is a nameless hill at 356 m (1,168 ft) above sea level. The municipal territory is rich in fishponds.

History

The first written mention of Chářovice is from 1394.

Demographics

Historical population

Year Pop. ±% 1869 223 —     1880 221 −0.9% 1890 240 +8.6% 1900 202 −15.8% 1910 209 +3.5%	Year Pop. ±% 1921 193 −7.7% 1930 160 −17.1% 1950 158 −1.2% 1961 163 +3.2% 1970 185 +13.5%	Year Pop. ±% 1980 206 +11.4% 1991 169 −18.0% 2001 158 −6.5% 2011 188 +19.0% 2021 220 +17.0%
Source: Censuses

Transport

There are no railways or major roads passing through the municipality.

Sights

There are no protected cultural monuments in the municipality.

External links

• Official website