Kotenčice Explained

Kotenčice
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:49.7364°N 14.0939°W
Established Title:First mentioned
Established Date:1382
Area Total Km2:2.34
Elevation M:417
Population As Of:2024-01-01
Population Footnotes:[1]
Population Total:216
Population Density Km2:auto
Timezone1:CET
Utc Offset1:+1
Timezone1 Dst:CEST
Utc Offset1 Dst:+2
Postal Code Type:Postal code
Postal Code:262 23

Kotenčice is a municipality and village in Příbram District in the Central Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 200 inhabitants.

Etymology

The name is derived from the personal name Kotenec, meaning "the village of Kotenec's people".[2]

Geography

Kotenčice is located about 8km (05miles) northeast of Příbram and 40km (30miles) southwest of Prague. It lies mostly in the Brdy Highlands, only the easternmost part of the municipal territory extends into the Benešov Uplands. The highest point is at 452m (1,483feet) above sea level. The stream Kotenčický potok flows through the municipality. The village is surrounded by three fishponds.

History

The first written mention of Kotenčice is from 1382.[3]

Transport

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

Sights

There are no protected cultural monuments in the municipality.[4] In the centre of the village is a chapel.

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 II: CH–L. 336. 1949. cs.
  3. Web site: Obec. Obec Kotenčice. cs. 2024-08-13.
  4. Web site: Výsledky vyhledávání: Kulturní památky, obec Kotenčice. Ústřední seznam kulturních památek. National Heritage Institute. cs. 2024-08-13.