Pavlíkov is a market town in Rakovník District in the Central Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 1,100 inhabitants.

Pavlíkov
Municipal office
Municipal office
Flag of Pavlíkov
Coat of arms of Pavlíkov
Pavlíkov is located in Czech Republic
Pavlíkov
Pavlíkov
Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 50°3′22″N 13°44′11″E / 50.05611°N 13.73639°E / 50.05611; 13.73639
Country Czech Republic
RegionCentral Bohemian
DistrictRakovník
First mentioned1422
Area
 • Total
39.46 km2 (15.24 sq mi)
Elevation
462 m (1,516 ft)
Population
 (2024-01-01)[1]
 • Total
1,073
 • Density27/km2 (70/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
270 21
Websitewww.pavlikov.cz

Administrative parts

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The villages of Chlum, Ryšín, Skřivaň and Tytry are administrative parts of Pavlíkov.

Etymology

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The name is derived from the personal name Pavlík, meaning "Pavlík's (court)".[2]

Geography

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Pavlíkov is located about 11 kilometres (7 mi) south of Rakovník and 41 km (25 mi) west of Prague. It lies mostly in the Plasy Uplands, only the northern part of the municipal territory extends into the Křivoklát Highlands. The highest point is the hill Senecká hora at 506 m (1,660 ft) above sea level. The stream Rakovnický potok flows through the territory. The northern and southern part of the territory lie within the Křivoklátsko Protected Landscape Area.

History

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The first written mention of Pavlíkov is from 1422. The settlement was founded around 1341.[3]

In 2007, Pavlíkov was promoted to a market town.[4]

Demographics

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Historical population
YearPop.±%
18691,790—    
18801,873+4.6%
18901,890+0.9%
19001,816−3.9%
19101,869+2.9%
YearPop.±%
19211,918+2.6%
19301,770−7.7%
19501,445−18.4%
19611,343−7.1%
19701,167−13.1%
YearPop.±%
19801,097−6.0%
1991989−9.8%
20011,007+1.8%
20111,050+4.3%
20211,066+1.5%
Source: Censuses[5][6]

Transport

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The village of Chlum is located on the railway line BerounRakovník.[7]

Sights

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Church of Saint Stephan

The main landmark of Pavlíkov is the Church of Saint Catherine. It was built in the late Baroque style in 1776–1785. It replaced an old church from the 14th century.[8]

The Church of Saint Stephan is located in Skřivaň. It is a late Renaissance building, modified into its current appearance in the first half of the 19th century.[9][10]

Next to the church is a small rural Renaissance castle, which was founded in the second half of the 16th century. Neoclassicat modifications took place in the first half of the 19th century, then it was insensitively modernized in the 20th century.[11]

On Senecká hora above the market town is an observation tower. It was built in 2014–2015. It is 21.5 m (71 ft) high.[12]

Notable people

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References

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  1. ^ "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2024". Czech Statistical Office. 2024-05-17.
  2. ^ Profous, Antonín (1951). Místní jména v Čechách III: M–Ř (in Czech). p. 329.
  3. ^ "Pavlíkovská radnice 1/2015" (in Czech). Městys Pavlíkov. 2015-03-19. p. 7. Retrieved 2023-03-08.
  4. ^ Rod, Josef (2021-01-21). "OBRAZEM: Proměny pavlíkovských zákoutí v průběhu času" (in Czech). Deník.cz. Retrieved 2024-04-03.
  5. ^ "Historický lexikon obcí České republiky 1869–2011" (in Czech). Czech Statistical Office. 2015-12-21.
  6. ^ "Population Census 2021: Population by sex". Public Database. Czech Statistical Office. 2021-03-27.
  7. ^ "Detail stanice Chlum u Rakovníka" (in Czech). České dráhy. Retrieved 2024-04-03.
  8. ^ "Kostel sv. Kateřiny" (in Czech). National Heritage Institute. Retrieved 2023-03-08.
  9. ^ "Kostel sv. Štěpána" (in Czech). National Heritage Institute. Retrieved 2023-03-08.
  10. ^ "Památky" (in Czech). Městys Pavlíkov. Retrieved 2023-03-08.
  11. ^ "Zámek" (in Czech). National Heritage Institute. Retrieved 2023-03-08.
  12. ^ "Rozhledna" (in Czech). Městys Pavlíkov. Retrieved 2023-03-08.
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