Hnačov
Municipality in Plzeň, Czech Republic
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Hnačov is a municipality and village in Klatovy District in the Plzeň Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 80 inhabitants.
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  Hnačov Location in the Czech Republic | |
| Coordinates: 49°21′43″N 13°28′54″E | |
| Country |  Czech Republic |
| Region | Plzeň |
| District | Klatovy |
| First mentioned | 1411 |
| Area | |
• Total | 3.15 km2 (1.22 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 565 m (1,854 ft) |
| Population (2026-01-01)[1] | |
• Total | 83 |
| • Density | 26/km2 (68/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 340 34 |
| Website | www |
Etymology
The name is probably derived from the surname Hnáč, meaning "Hnáč's (court)". The name was alternatively written as Hnáčov.[2]
Geography
Hnačov is located about 14 kilometres (9 mi) east of Klatovy and 41 km (25 mi) south of Plzeň. It lies in the Blatná Uplands. The highest point is the hill Zbudov at 645 m (2,116 ft) above sea level. The Úslava River flows through the municipality.
The village is situated on the shore of the fishpond Hnačovský rybník, which is the second largest pond in the Plzeň Region with an area of 68 km2 (26 sq mi). Established in 1613, it is used for fish farming and recreational purposes.[3]
History
The first written mention of Hnačov is from 1411.[3]
Demographics
Transport
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There are no railways or major roads passing through the municipality.
Sights
There are no protected cultural monuments in the municipality.[6] A landmark is the chapel in the centre of Hnačov.
