Popovičky
Municipality in Central Bohemian, Czech Republic
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Popovičky is a municipality and village in Prague-East District in the Central Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 500 inhabitants.
Popovičky | |
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Lower common | |
 Flag  Coat of arms | |
  Popovičky Location in the Czech Republic | |
| Coordinates: 49°57′45″N 14°35′52″E | |
| Country |  Czech Republic |
| Region | Central Bohemian |
| District | Prague-East |
| First mentioned | 1352 |
| Area | |
• Total | 5.20 km2 (2.01 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 377 m (1,237 ft) |
| Population (2026-01-01)[1] | |
• Total | 481 |
| • Density | 92.5/km2 (240/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 251 70 |
| Website | popovicky |
Administrative division
Popovičky consists of three municipal parts (in brackets population according to the 2021 census):[2]
- Popovičky (279)
- Chomutovice (209)
- Nebřenice (17)
Etymology
The name is diminutive of Popovice. It was derived either from the personal name Pop, or from the old Czech word pop (i.e. 'priest'), meaning "the village of Pop's/priest's people".[3]
Geography
Popovičky is located about 10 kilometres (6 mi) southeast of Prague. It lies in the Benešov Uplands. The highest point is at 495 m (1,624 ft) above sea level. The stream Chomutovický potok flows across the municipality.
History
The first written mention of Popovičky is from 1352. Chomutovice was first mentioned in 1205 and Nebřenice in 1437.[4]
Demographics
Transport
There are no railways or major roads passing through the municipality.
Sport
There is a golf course in Nebřenice.[7]
Sights
The main landmark of Popovičky is the Church of Saint Bartholomew. The originally medieval church was completely rebuilt in the Baroque style in 1731–1736.[8]
The Nebřenice Chateau was built as a hunting lodge in the early 19th century. Today, it is the seat of the golf clubhouse.[9]
