Hrdlív

Hrdlív (pronounced [ˈɦr̩dliːf]) is a municipality and village in Kladno District in the Central Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 500 inhabitants.

Hrdlív
Municipal office
Hrdlív
Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 50°11′58″N 14°4′21″E
Country Czech Republic
RegionCentral Bohemian
DistrictKladno
First mentioned1316
Area
  Total1.70 km2 (0.66 sq mi)
Elevation
285 m (935 ft)
Population
 (2023-01-01)[1]
  Total514
  Density300/km2 (780/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
273 06
Websitewww.hrdliv.cz

Etymology

The name is derived from the personal name Hrdlej or Hrlej.[2][3]

Geography

Hrdlív is located about 6 kilometres (4 mi) north of Kladno and 23 km (14 mi) northwest of Prague. It lies in the Prague Plateau.

History

The first written mention of Hrdlív is from 1316. From the 15th century, Hrdlív was part of the Smečno estate, which belonged to the Martinic family (since 1792 Clam-Martinic).[2] After the abolition of feudalism in 1848, Hrdlív became part of Třebichovice municipality. In 1906, it became a separate municipality.[3]

Demographics

Historical population
YearPop.±%
186994    
1880126+34.0%
1890168+33.3%
1900301+79.2%
1910342+13.6%
YearPop.±%
1921337−1.5%
1930383+13.6%
1950385+0.5%
1961356−7.5%
1970354−0.6%
YearPop.±%
1980398+12.4%
1991387−2.8%
2001392+1.3%
2011477+21.7%
2021516+8.2%
Source: Censuses[4][5]

Transport

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

Sights

The most notable building is a small Baroque chapel dating from 1745.[2][3]

References

  1. "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2023". Czech Statistical Office. 2023-05-23.
  2. "Slánsko" (in Czech). Infocentre Slaný. Retrieved 2022-03-01.
  3. "Historie obce" (in Czech). Obec Hrdlív. Retrieved 2022-03-01.
  4. "Historický lexikon obcí České republiky 1869–2011 – Okres Kladno" (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.
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