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Prokopov

Municipality in South Moravian, Czech Republic From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Prokopov (German: Prokopsdorf) is a municipality and village in Znojmo District in the South Moravian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 100 inhabitants.

Established1789
Elevation
388 m (1,273 ft)
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Chapel of the Virgin Mary
Chapel of the Virgin Mary
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Prokopov is located in Czech Republic
Prokopov
Prokopov
Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 48°59′54″N 15°53′46″E
Country Czech Republic
RegionSouth Moravian
DistrictZnojmo
Established1789
Area
 • Total
2.45 km2 (0.95 sq mi)
Elevation
388 m (1,273 ft)
Population
 (2026-01-01)[1]
 • Total
110
 • Density45/km2 (120/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
671 54
Websitewww.prokopov.cz
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Etymology

The village was named after the founder of the village, Count Prokop of Gatterburg.[2]

Geography

Prokopov is located about 18 kilometres (11 mi) northwest of Znojmo and 55 km (34 mi) southwest of Brno. It lies in an agricultural landscape in the Jevišovice Uplands. The highest point is at 410 m (1,345 ft) above sea level.

History

Prokopov was founded in 1789, when 18 houses were built there. A fishpond was built in Prokopov in 1810–1819. Until the establishment of an independent municipality in 1849, Prokopov belonged to the Hostim estate.[2]

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Transport

There are no railways or major roads passing through the municipality.

Sights

The only protected cultural monument in the municipality is the Chapel of the Virgin Mary. It dates from 1831.[5]

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