Okoř

Okoř
Okoř
Municipality
	Aerial view
	Flag Coat of arms
	Okoř Location in the Czech Republic
	Coordinates: 50°9′43″N 14°15′31″E / 50.16194°N 14.25861°E
Country	Czech Republic
Region	Central Bohemian
District	Prague-West
First mentioned	1227
Area
• Total	2.14 km2 (0.83 sq mi)
Elevation	275 m (902 ft)
Population (2024-01-01)
• Total	111
• Density	52/km2 (130/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code	252 64
Website	www.obecokor.cz

Okoř is a municipality and village in Prague-West District in the Central Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 100 inhabitants.

Etymology

The name is derived from the personal name Okora.^[2]

Geography

Okoř is located about 11 kilometres (7 mi) northwest of Prague. It lies in an agricultural landscape of the Prague Plateau. The stream Zákolanský potok flows through the municipality.

History

The first written mention of Okoř is in a deed of King Ottokar I from 1227.^[3]

Demographics

Historical population

Year	Pop.	±%
1869	170	—
1880	213	+25.3%
1890	182	−14.6%
1900	182	+0.0%
1910	169	−7.1%

Year	Pop.	±%
1921	133	−21.3%
1930	169	+27.1%
1950	101	−40.2%
1961	83	−17.8%
1970	72	−13.3%

Year	Pop.	±%
1980	49	−31.9%
1991	32	−34.7%
2001	51	+59.4%
2011	86	+68.6%
2021	108	+25.6%

Source: Censuses^[4]^[5]

Transport

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

Sights

The main landmark of Okoř is the ruin of the large medieval Okoř Castle. It was gradually built from the 13th to the 15th century. During the Thirty Years' War, the castle became a ruin. The last construction modifications took place in the 18th century.^[6] Today the castle is a popular tourist destination. In the summer season, various cultural events are held here.^[7]

References

^ "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2024". Czech Statistical Office. 2024-05-17.
^ Profous, Antonín (1951). Místní jména v Čechách III: M–Ř (in Czech). p. 258.
^ "Historie hradu" (in Czech). Obec Okoř. Retrieved 2022-03-14.
^ "Historický lexikon obcí České republiky 1869–2011" (in Czech). Czech Statistical Office. 2015-12-21.
^ "Population Census 2021: Population by sex". Public Database. Czech Statistical Office. 2021-03-27.
^ "Hrad Okoř, zřícenina" (in Czech). National Heritage Institute. Retrieved 2024-03-26.
^ "Zřícenina hradu Okoř – oblíbený výletní cíl nedaleko Prahy" (in Czech). CzechTourism. Retrieved 2024-03-26.

External links

Official website

[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. 258.

[3] "Historie hradu" (in Czech). Obec Okoř. Retrieved 2022-03-14.

[4] "Historický lexikon obcí České republiky 1869–2011" (in Czech). Czech Statistical Office. 2015-12-21.

[5] "Population Census 2021: Population by sex". Public Database. Czech Statistical Office. 2021-03-27.

[6] "Hrad Okoř, zřícenina" (in Czech). National Heritage Institute. Retrieved 2024-03-26.

[7] "Zřícenina hradu Okoř – oblíbený výletní cíl nedaleko Prahy" (in Czech). CzechTourism. Retrieved 2024-03-26.

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