Tehov (Prague-East District)
Municipality in Central Bohemian, Czech Republic
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Tehov is a municipality and village in Prague-East District in the Central Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 1,200 inhabitants.
Tehov | |
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Centre of Tehov | |
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  Tehov Location in the Czech Republic | |
| Coordinates: 49°58′18″N 14°41′38″E | |
| Country |  Czech Republic |
| Region | Central Bohemian |
| District | Prague-East |
| First mentioned | 1309 |
| Area | |
• Total | 8.19 km2 (3.16 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 437 m (1,434 ft) |
| Population (2026-01-01)[1] | |
• Total | 1,196 |
| • Density | 146/km2 (378/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 251 01 |
| Website | www |
Etymology
Geography
Tehov is located about 13 kilometres (8 mi) southeast of Prague. It lies in the Benešov Uplands. The highest point is at 486 m (1,594 ft) above sea level. The stream Říčanský potok originates here and flows to the west.
History
The first written mention of Tehov is from 1309. There was a castle, founded in the 12th century. In 1547, the castle was already described as abandoned. the villagers gradually dismantled it into building material for their houses.[3]
Demographics
Transport
The I/2 road (the section from Prague to Kutná Hora) runs through the northern part of the municipality.
Sights
The main landmark of Tehov is the Church of Saint John the Baptist. It is a Baroque church with the core from the second half of the 14th century. The tower was added in 1779.[6]
