Kramolín (Plzeň-South District)
Municipality in Plzeň, Czech Republic
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Kramolín is a municipality and village in Plzeň-South District in the Plzeň Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 100 inhabitants.
Kramolín | |
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Crossroads in the centre of Kramolín | |
  Kramolín Location in the Czech Republic | |
| Coordinates: 49°26′46″N 13°34′37″E | |
| Country |  Czech Republic |
| Region | Plzeň |
| District | Plzeň-South |
| First mentioned | 1437 |
| Area | |
• Total | 3.68 km2 (1.42 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 528 m (1,732 ft) |
| Population (2025-01-01)[1] | |
• Total | 110 |
| • Density | 30/km2 (77/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 335 01 |
| Website | www |
Etymology
The name of was either derived from the old Czech word kramola (meaning 'quarrel') or from the personal name Kramola.[2]
Geography
Kramolín is located about 34 kilometres (21 mi) south of Plzeň. It lies in the Blatná Uplands. The highest point is near the top of the Ostrá hill at 599 m (1,965 ft) above sea level.
History
The first written mention of Kramolín is from 1437. From the mid-16th century at the latest, it belonged to the Zelená Hora estate, owned by the Sternberg family. In 1630, half of the estate (including Kramolín) was bought by the Martinic family and Kramolín became part of the Plánice estate. In 1790, the Plánice estate was acquired by the Lords of Wallis, who owned it until the establishment of an independent municipality in 1850.[3]
Demographics
Transport
There are no railways or major roads passing through the municipality.
Sport
Kramolín is known for a motocross racing track. It is a regular venue for Sidecarcross World Championship races.[6]
Sights
The main landmark of Kramolín is a chapel with an octagonal floor plan from the mid-19th century. In front of the chapel stands a memorial cross.[7]
