Schořov

Schořov is a municipality and village in Kutná Hora District in the Central Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 90 inhabitants.

Schořov
Municipality
Crossroads in Schořov
Schořov Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 49°51′29″N 15°22′48″E
Country	Czech Republic
Region	Central Bohemian
District	Kutná Hora
First mentioned	1352
Area
• Total	1.42 km2 (0.55 sq mi)
Elevation	321 m (1,053 ft)
Population  (2024-01-01)
• Total	85
• Density	60/km2 (160/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code	286 01
Website	www.schorov.cz

Etymology

The name is derived from the personal name Schoř, meaning "Schoř's (court)".

Geography

Schořov is located about 13 kilometres (8 mi) southeast of Kutná Hora and 64 km (40 mi) southeast of Prague. It lies in a predominantly agricultural landscape in the Upper Sázava Hills. The highest point is at 347 m (1,138 ft) above sea level. The stream Hluboký potok flows through the municipality and supplies a nameless fishpond north of the village. In the centre of the village is a small pond called Náveský.

History

The first written mention of Schořov is from 1352. During the Thirty Years' War, the village was completely destroyed. It was renewed at the end of the 17th century. From 1739, Schořov was owned by the Auersperg family and was annexed to the Žleby estate.

Demographics

Historical population

Year Pop. ±% 1869 309 —     1880 299 −3.2% 1890 304 +1.7% 1900 260 −14.5% 1910 272 +4.6%	Year Pop. ±% 1921 230 −15.4% 1930 239 +3.9% 1950 159 −33.5% 1961 157 −1.3% 1970 136 −13.4%	Year Pop. ±% 1980 102 −25.0% 1991 77 −24.5% 2001 69 −10.4% 2011 67 −2.9% 2021 85 +26.9%
Source: Censuses

Transport

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

Sights

The main landmark of Schořov is the Chapel of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary. It was built in the early Baroque style at the end of the 17th century.

External links

• Official website