Pochvalov
Municipality in Central Bohemian, Czech Republic
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Pochvalov is a municipality and village in Rakovník District in the Central Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 200 inhabitants.
Pochvalov | |
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Grocery store | |
 Flag  Coat of arms | |
  Pochvalov Location in the Czech Republic | |
| Coordinates: 50°13′39″N 13°47′40″E | |
| Country |  Czech Republic |
| Region | Central Bohemian |
| District | Rakovník |
| First mentioned | 1346 |
| Area | |
• Total | 4.55 km2 (1.76 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 382 m (1,253 ft) |
| Population (2025-01-01)[1] | |
• Total | 241 |
| • Density | 53.0/km2 (137/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 270 55 |
| Website | www |
Etymology
The name is derived from the personal name Pochval, meaning "Pochval's (court)".[2]
Geography
History
The first written mention of Pochvalov is from 1346, when it belonged to the Knights Hospitaller. Later it was the property of various noble families. Among the most notable owners of Pochvalov were the Zierotin and Lobkowicz families.[3]
In the years 1939–1950, the Jiřina coal mine was in operation near the village.[4]
Demographics
Economy
The area is known for growing hops.
Transport
There are no railways or major roads passing through the municipality.
Sights
The most important monument is the Chapel of Saint Procopius. It is a large Baroque chapel from the mid-18th century.[7]
