Božejov Explained

Božejov
Settlement Type:Market town
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Type1:Region
Subdivision Name1:Vysočina
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Name2:Pelhřimov
Pushpin Map:Czech Republic
Pushpin Relief:1
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates:49.3622°N 15.1558°W
Established Title:First mentioned
Established Date:1352
Area Total Km2:9.32
Elevation M:602
Population As Of:2024-01-01
Population Footnotes:[1]
Population Total:624
Population Density Km2:auto
Timezone1:CET
Utc Offset1:+1
Timezone1 Dst:CEST
Utc Offset1 Dst:+2
Postal Code Type:Postal code
Postal Code:394 61

Božejov is a market town in Pelhřimov District in the Vysočina Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 600 inhabitants.

Administrative parts

The village of Nová Ves is an administrative part of Božejov.

Geography

Božejov is located about 9km (06miles) southwest of Pelhřimov and 30km (20miles) west of Jihlava. It lies in the Křemešník Highlands. The highest point is the Troják hill at 704m (2,310feet) above sea level. The upper course of the Želivka River (called the Hejlovka) flows along the northwestern municipal border. The area is rich in small fishponds and streams.

History

The first written mention of Božejov is from 1352.[2]

Transport

The I/34 road (part of the European route E551, the section from Jindřichův Hradec to Pelhřimov) passes through the municipal territory.

Sights

The main landmark of Božejov is the Church of Saint George. It is a large early Baroque building with a medieval core. The tower dates from 1642.[3]

Notable people

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2024. Czech Statistical Office. 2024-05-17.
  2. Web site: Strategický plán městyse Božejov na období 2019–2024. DSO Nová Lípa. 8. cs. 2024-05-14.
  3. Web site: Kostel sv. Jiří. National Heritage Institute. cs. 2024-05-14.