Kuřimany
Northern entrance to Kuřimany
Northern entrance to Kuřimany
Flag of Kuřimany
Coat of arms of Kuřimany
Kuřimany is located in Czech Republic
Kuřimany
Kuřimany
Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 49°12′14″N 13°58′5″E / 49.20389°N 13.96806°E / 49.20389; 13.96806
Country Czech Republic
RegionSouth Bohemian
DistrictStrakonice
First mentioned1327
Area
  Total3.11 km2 (1.20 sq mi)
Elevation
476 m (1,562 ft)
Population
 (2023-01-01)[1]
  Total53
  Density17/km2 (44/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
386 01
Websitewww.kurimany.cz

Kuřimany is a municipality and village in Strakonice District in the South Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 50 inhabitants.

Geography

Kuřimany is located about 7 kilometres (4 mi) southeast of Strakonice and 44 km (27 mi) northwest of České Budějovice. It lies in the Bohemian Forest Foothills. The highest point is a contour line at 565 m (1,854 ft) above sea level.

History

The first written mention of Kuřimany is from 1327.[2]

Sights

Chapel of Saint John of Nepomuk

The main landmark of Kuřimany is the Chapel of Saint John of Nepomuk with a baroque gable and bell tower.[2]

References

  1. "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2023". Czech Statistical Office. 2023-05-23.
  2. 1 2 "O obci" (in Czech). Obec Kuřimany. Retrieved 2023-02-13.


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