Osov (Beroun District)
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Osov | |
|---|---|
 Osov Castle | |
 Flag  Coat of arms | |
  Osov Location in the Czech Republic | |
| Coordinates: 49°50′40″N 14°5′2″E / 49.84444°N 14.08389°E | |
| Country |  Czech Republic |
| Region | Central Bohemian |
| District | Beroun |
| First mentioned | 1225 |
| Area | |
• Total | 2.45 km2 (0.95 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 365 m (1,198 ft) |
| Population (2025-01-01)[1] | |
• Total | 327 |
| • Density | 133/km2 (346/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 267 25 |
| Website | www |
Osov is a municipality and village in Beroun District in the Central Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 300 inhabitants.
Osov consists of two municipal parts (in brackets population according to the 2021 census):[2]
- Osov (215)
- Osovec (89)
Geography
Osov is located about 13 kilometres (8 mi) south of Beroun and 31 km (19 mi) southwest of Prague. It lies in an agricultural landscape in the Hořovice Uplands. The highest point is at 411 m (1,348 ft) above sea level.
History
The first written mention of Osov is from 1225. It was the centre of a small estate, owned predominantly by various lower noble families. Until the early 18th century, the owners often changed. From the beginning of the 18th century until 1804, Osov was a property of the Kaunitz family and experienced its greatest development.[3]
Demographics
Transport
Osov is located on the railway line of local importance from Lochovice to Zadní Třebaň.[6]
