Kladruby (Benešov District)
Municipality in the Czech Republic
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Kladruby is a municipality and village in Benešov District in the Central Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 300 inhabitants.
Kladruby | |
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Chapel of Saint Wenceslaus | |
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  Kladruby Location in the Czech Republic | |
| Coordinates: 49°43′24″N 14°57′0″E | |
| Country |  Czech Republic |
| Region | Central Bohemian |
| District | Benešov |
| First mentioned | 1405 |
| Area | |
• Total | 4.73 km2 (1.83 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 445 m (1,460 ft) |
| Population (2026-01-01)[1] | |
• Total | 291 |
| • Density | 61.5/km2 (159/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 258 01 |
| Website | www |
Etymology
The name Kladruby is a common Czech name of settlements, derived from kláda (i.e. 'log') and rubat (i.e. 'to chop'). This name was used for settlements where lumberjacks lived.[2]
Geography
History
Demographics
Economy
Kladruby is known for a large rehabilitation institute. It was founded here in the 1930s.[6]
Transport
There are no railways or major roads passing through the municipality.
Sights
There are no protected cultural monuments in the municipality.[7] The main landmark of Kladruby is the Chapel of Saint Wenceslaus. It replaced an old chapel, which was demolished in 1895.[3]
