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Josefov (German: Josefsdorf) is a municipality and village in Sokolov District in the Karlovy Vary Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 400 inhabitants.

Josefov
Municipality
Radvanov, a part of Josefov
Josefov
Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 50°12′42″N 12°34′46″E
Country Czech Republic
RegionKarlovy Vary
DistrictSokolov
Founded1833
Area
  Total8.33 km2 (3.22 sq mi)
Elevation
525 m (1,722 ft)
Population
 (2022-01-01)[1]
  Total403
  Density48/km2 (130/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
357 09
Websitewww.obecjosefov.cz

Administrative parts


Villages of Hřebeny, Luh nad Svatavou and Radvanov are administrative parts of Josefov.


Geography


Josefov is located about 6 kilometres (4 mi) northwest of Sokolov and 19 km (12 mi) west of Karlovy Vary. It lies in the southwestern part of the Ore Mountains. The municipality is situated on the right bank of the Svatava River, which forms the eastern municipal border.


History


Ruins of the Hartenberg Castle
Ruins of the Hartenberg Castle

History of the area is connected with the Hartenberg Castle, which was probably built in 1196. The village of Josefov was founded in 1833 by Count Josef von Auersperg.[2]


Sights


The most important monument of the municipality is the ruins of the Hartenberg Castle. It is open to the public.[3]


References


  1. "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2022". Czech Statistical Office. 2022-04-29.
  2. "Historie obce Josefov" (in Czech). Obec Josefov. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
  3. "Hrad Hartenberg" (in Czech). Hartenberg Castle. Retrieved 2022-03-31.



На других языках


[de] Josefov

Josefov (deutsch Josefsdorf) ist eine Gemeinde in Tschechien. Sie liegt 7 km nordwestlich von Sokolov in 525 m ü. M. rechts des Flusstales der Svatava (Zwodau) und gehört dem Okres Sokolov an.
- [en] Josefov (Sokolov District)



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