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Litohlavy (German: Litochlau or Litohlau) is a municipality and village in Rokycany District in the Plzeň Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 500 inhabitants.

Litohlavy
Municipality
Common and pond in Litohlavy
Flag
Coat of arms
Litohlavy
Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 49°46′0″N 13°33′53″E
Country Czech Republic
RegionPlzeň
DistrictRokycany
First mentioned1390
Area
 • Total7.78 km2 (3.00 sq mi)
Elevation
403 m (1,322 ft)
Population
 (2022-01-01)[1]
 • Total544
 • Density70/km2 (180/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
337 01
Websitewww.litohlavy.rokycansko.cz

Geography


Litohlavy is located about 3 km (2 mi) north of Rokycany and 12 km (7 mi) east of Plzeň. It lies in the Švihov Highlands. The highest point is the hill Hůrka at 485 m (1,591 ft) above sea level. Litohlavy is situated on both banks of the Voldušský Stream, which bisects the territory into two parts.


History


The first written mention of Litohlavy is from 1390.[2] It belonged to the Rokycany domain from 1498 until 1850. In the 19th century, some iron ore mining developed in the territory of Litohlavy, however the village had mostly rural economy. In 1980–1994 the village was under administration of Rokycany.[3]


Demographics


Historical population
YearPop.±%
1869600—    
1880625+4.2%
1890603−3.5%
1900635+5.3%
1910726+14.3%
YearPop.±%
1921668−8.0%
1930672+0.6%
1950608−9.5%
1961602−1.0%
1970577−4.2%
YearPop.±%
1980492−14.7%
1991457−7.1%
2001457+0.0%
2011494+8.1%
2021538+8.9%
Source: Censuses[4][5]

Transport


The D5 motorway Prague–Plzeň runs south of Litohlavy along the municipal border.


Sights


Chapel of the Visitation of the Virgin Mary
Chapel of the Visitation of the Virgin Mary

The main landmark is the Baroque Chapel of the Visitation of the Virgin Mary located on the Vršíček hill. It is a pilgrimage site built in 1744–1747.[6]


References


  1. "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2022". Czech Statistical Office. 2022-04-29.
  2. "Litohlavy" (in Czech). Město Rokycany. Retrieved 2021-05-18.
  3. "Dějiny Rokycan 1951–2000". Město Rokycany. Retrieved 2021-06-18.
  4. "Historický lexikon obcí České republiky 1869–2011 – Okres Rokycany" (in Czech). Czech Statistical Office. 2015-12-21. pp. 3–4.
  5. "Population Census 2021: Population by sex". Public Database. Czech Statistical Office. 2021-03-27.
  6. "Vítejte v Litohlavech" (in Czech). Obec Litohlavy. Retrieved 2022-09-29.


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