Čím Explained

Čím
Settlement Type:Municipality
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Type1:Region
Subdivision Name1:Central Bohemian
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Name2:Příbram
Pushpin Map:Czech Republic
Pushpin Relief:1
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates:49.7786°N 14.3778°W
Established Title:First mentioned
Established Date:1316
Area Total Km2:6.19
Elevation M:320
Population As Of:2024-01-01
Population Footnotes:[1]
Population Total:384
Population Density Km2:auto
Timezone1:CET
Utc Offset1:+1
Timezone1 Dst:CEST
Utc Offset1 Dst:+2
Postal Code Type:Postal code
Postal Code:262 03

Čím is a municipality and village in Příbram District in the Central Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 400 inhabitants.

Etymology

The initial name of the settlement was Čámy. It was derived from the personal name Čám, meaning "Čám's (court)".[2] [3]

Geography

Čím is located about northeast of Příbram and 28km (17miles) south of Prague. It lies in the Benešov Uplands. The highest point is near the top of the Besedná hill at 493m (1,617feet) above sea level. The municipality is situated on the left shore of the Slapy Reservoir, built on the Vltava River.

History

The first written mention of Čím is from 1316. In the mid-14th century, the village was divided into several parts, which had different owners. One of the parts was owned by the local noble Čámský family.[3]

Transport

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

Sights

There are no protected cultural monuments in the municipality.[4] A landmark of the centre of Čím is the Chapel of Saint Vitus.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2024. Czech Statistical Office. 2024-05-17.
  2. Book: Profous, Antonín. Místní jména v Čechách I: A–H. 348. 1947. cs.
  3. Web site: Historie obce. Obec Čím. cs. 2024-08-15.
  4. Web site: Výsledky vyhledávání: Kulturní památky, obec Čím. Ústřední seznam kulturních památek. National Heritage Institute. cs. 2024-08-14.