Bohdalov
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Bohdalov | |
|---|---|
 View towards the Church of Saint Lawrence | |
 Flag  Coat of arms | |
  Bohdalov Location in the Czech Republic | |
| Coordinates: 49°28′45″N 15°52′33″E / 49.47917°N 15.87583°E | |
| Country |  Czech Republic |
| Region | Vysočina |
| District | Žďár nad Sázavou |
| First mentioned | 1349 |
| Area | |
• Total | 16.06 km2 (6.20 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 570 m (1,870 ft) |
| Population (2025-01-01)[1] | |
• Total | 1,197 |
| • Density | 74.53/km2 (193.0/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 592 13 |
| Website | www |
Bohdalov (German: Bochdalau) is a market town in Žďár nad Sázavou District in the Vysočina Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 1,200 inhabitants.
Bohdalov consists of two municipal parts (in brackets population according to the 2021 census):[2]
- Bohdalov (922)
- Chroustov (194)
Geography
Bohdalov is located about 10 kilometres (6 mi) southwest of Žďár nad Sázavou and 22 km (14 mi) northeast of Jihlava. It lies in the Křižanov Highlands. The highest point is at 705 m (2,313 ft) above sea level. The stream of Bohdalovský potok flows through the market town. The territory is rich in fishponds.
History
The first written mention of Bohdalov is from 1349, when it was already a market town. The settlement was probably founded in the first half of the 13th century.[3]
Demographics
Transport
There are no railways or major roads passing through the municipality.
