Sokolov (administrative district)
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Administrative district of the municipality with extended powers of Sokolov
Správní obvod obce s rozšířenou působností Sokolov | |
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 Location in the Karlovy Vary Region within the Czech Republic | |
| Coordinates: 50°10′N 12°40′E / 50.167°N 12.667°E | |
| Country |  Czech Republic |
| Region | Karlovy Vary |
| District | Karlovy Vary |
| Municipality with extended powers | Sokolov |
| Area | |
• Total | 489.19 km2 (188.88 sq mi) |
| Population (2024)[1] | |
• Total | 72,913 |
| • Density | 149.05/km2 (386.03/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Municipalities | 30 |
| * Cities and towns | 9 |
| * Market towns | 1 |
The administrative district of the municipality with extended powers of Sokolov (abbreviated AD MEP Sokolov; Czech: Správní obvod obce s rozšířenou působností Sokolov, SO ORP Sokolov) is an administrative district of municipality with extended powers in Sokolov District in the Karlovy Vary Region of the Czech Republic. It has existed since 1 January 2003, when the districts were replaced administratively. It includes 30 municipalities which have a combined population of almost 73,000.