Hřebeč
Municipality in Central Bohemian, Czech Republic
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Hřebeč is a municipality and village in Kladno District in the Central Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 2,200 inhabitants.
Hřebeč | |
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View towards the centre of Hřebeč | |
 Flag  Coat of arms | |
  Hřebeč Location in the Czech Republic | |
| Coordinates: 50°8′10″N 14°9′52″E | |
| Country |  Czech Republic |
| Region | Central Bohemian |
| District | Kladno |
| First mentioned | 1285 |
| Area | |
• Total | 4.22 km2 (1.63 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 351 m (1,152 ft) |
| Population (2026-01-01)[1] | |
• Total | 2,156 |
| • Density | 511/km2 (1,320/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 273 45 |
| Website | www |
Administrative division
Hřebeč consists of two municipal parts (in brackets population according to the 2021 census):[2]
- Hřebeč (2,061)
- Netřeby (41)
Etymology
The name evolved from the surname of its founder, Vojslav Rebecki. The name was originally Řebeč, but it was sometimes misspelled as Hřebeč. In 1924, the name was officially changed to Hřebeč.[3]
Geography
Hřebeč is located about 3 kilometres (2 mi) east of Kladno and 14 km (9 mi) northwest of Prague. It lies in a flat agricultural landscape in the Prague Plateau. The highest point is at 388 m (1,273 ft) above sea level.
History
Hřebeč was founded in 1285 by Vojslav Rebecki near a demolished fortress called Tasov. The village often changed owners. In 1420, Hřebeč was burned down by the Hussites and remained uninhabited for several years. Between 1429 and 1545, it was a property of several notable noble families, including the Slavatas and the Schwarzenbergs. From 1557 to 1652, Hřebeč was owned by the Žďárský of Žďár family, but then the owners again often changed. After 1777, Hřebeč was acquired by Duke Charles II August of Zweibrücken. Then it became property of Emperor Ferdinand I. After his death, it was inherited by Emperor Franz Joseph I.[3]
Demographics
Transport
There are no railways or major roads passing through the municipality.
Sights
The only protected cultural monument in the municipality are terrain remains of the former Tasov fortress, now an archaeological site.[6]
Notable people
- Karel Šiktanc (1928–2021), poet and children's writer
