Veliny
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Veliny | |
|---|---|
 Church of Saint Nicholas | |
 Flag  Coat of arms | |
  Veliny Location in the Czech Republic | |
| Coordinates: 50°4′16″N 16°3′14″E / 50.07111°N 16.05389°E | |
| Country |  Czech Republic |
| Region | Pardubice |
| District | Pardubice |
| First mentioned | 1365 |
| Area | |
• Total | 6.52 km2 (2.52 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 283 m (928 ft) |
| Population (2025-01-01)[1] | |
• Total | 500 |
| • Density | 77/km2 (200/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 534 01 |
| Website | veliny |
Veliny is a municipality and village in Pardubice District in the Pardubice Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 500 inhabitants.
The name is derived from the personal name Vela, meaning "Vela's cottages".[2]
Geography
Veliny is located about 19 kilometres (12 mi) east of Pardubice. It lies in the Orlice Table. The highest point is at 334 m (1,096 ft) above sea level. The stream Velinský potok flows through the municipality and supplies the Pilský pond.
History
The first written mention of Veliny is from 1365. From 1497 to 1560, it was owned by the Pernštejn family. In 1560, it was acquired by Emperor Ferdinand I.[3]
Demographics
Transport
The I/36 road from Pardubice to Čestlice runs through the municipality.
