Hnačov Explained

Hnačov
Settlement Type:Municipality
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Type1:Region
Subdivision Name1:Plzeň
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Name2:Klatovy
Pushpin Map:Czech Republic
Pushpin Relief:1
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates:49.3619°N 13.4817°W
Established Title:First mentioned
Established Date:1411
Area Total Km2:3.15
Elevation M:565
Population As Of:2024-01-01
Population Footnotes:[1]
Population Total:84
Population Density Km2:auto
Timezone1:CET
Utc Offset1:+1
Timezone1 Dst:CEST
Utc Offset1 Dst:+2
Postal Code Type:Postal code
Postal Code:340 34

Hnačov is a municipality and village in Klatovy District in the Plzeň Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 80 inhabitants.

Geography

Hnačov is located about 14km (09miles) east of Klatovy and 41km (25miles) south of Plzeň. It lies in the Blatná Uplands. The highest point is the hill Zbudov at 645m (2,116feet) above sea level. The Úslava River flows through the municipality.

The village is situated on the shore of Hnačovský Pond, which is with an area of 68km2 the second largest pond in the Plzeň Region. Established in 1613, it is used for fish farming and recreational purposes.[2]

History

The first written mention of Hnačov is from 1411.[2]

Transport

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

Sights

There are no protected cultural monuments in the municipality.[3] A landmark is the chapel in the centre of Hnačov.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2024. Czech Statistical Office. 2024-05-17.
  2. Web site: O obci. Obec Hnačov. cs. 2023-03-22.
  3. Web site: Výsledky vyhledávání: Kulturní památky, obec Hnačov. Ústřední seznam kulturních památek. National Heritage Institute. cs. 2024-07-23.