Rakovice is a village and municipality (obec) in Písek District in the South Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic.
Rakovice | |
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Municipality | |
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![]() ![]() Rakovice | |
Coordinates: 49°28′16″N 14°3′16″E | |
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Region | South Bohemian |
District | Písek |
Area | |
• Total | 10.48 km2 (4.05 sq mi) |
Elevation | 438 m (1,437 ft) |
Population (2005) | |
• Total | 219 |
• Density | 21/km2 (54/sq mi) |
Postal code | 398 04 |
Website | http://www.rakovice.cz/ |
The municipality covers an area of 10.48 square kilometres (4.05 sq mi), and has a population of 219 (as at 2005).
Rakovice lies approximately 20 kilometres (12 mi) north of Písek, 63 km (39 mi) north-west of České Budějovice, and 74 km (46 mi) south of Prague.
In the Rakovice mill, on 12 May 1945 at around 03:00, the commander of the largest unit (about 6000 men strong) of German Nazi army signed the capitulation and thus ended the Battle of Slivice, which was the last battle of World War II in Europe.
Towns, market towns and villages of Písek District | |
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