Kotenčice
Municipality in Central Bohemian, Czech Republic
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Kotenčice is a municipality and village in Příbram District in the Central Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 200 inhabitants.
Kotenčice | |
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Chapel in Kotenčice | |
 Flag  Coat of arms | |
  Kotenčice Location in the Czech Republic | |
| Coordinates: 49°44′11″N 14°5′38″E | |
| Country |  Czech Republic |
| Region | Central Bohemian |
| District | Příbram |
| First mentioned | 1382 |
| Area | |
• Total | 2.34 km2 (0.90 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 417 m (1,368 ft) |
| Population (2026-01-01)[1] | |
• Total | 216 |
| • Density | 92.3/km2 (239/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 262 23 |
| Website | www |
Etymology
The name is derived from the personal name Kotenec, meaning "the village of Kotenec's people".[2]
Geography
Kotenčice is located about 8 kilometres (5 mi) northeast of Příbram and 40 km (25 mi) southwest of Prague. It lies mostly in the Brdy Highlands, only the easternmost part of the municipal territory extends into the Benešov Uplands. The highest point is at 452 m (1,483 ft) above sea level. The stream Kotenčický potok flows through the municipality. The village is surrounded by three fishponds.
History
The first written mention of Kotenčice is from 1382.[3]
Demographics
Transport
There are no railways or major roads passing through the municipality.
Sights
There are no protected cultural monuments in the municipality.[6] In the centre of the village is a chapel.
