Černíky
Municipality in Central Bohemian, Czech Republic
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Černíky is a municipality and village in Kolín District in the Central Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 200 inhabitants.
Černíky | |
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Chapel of Saint Wenceslaus | |
 Flag  Coat of arms | |
  Černíky Location in the Czech Republic | |
| Coordinates: 50°6′7″N 14°49′12″E | |
| Country |  Czech Republic |
| Region | Central Bohemian |
| District | Kolín |
| First mentioned | 1293 |
| Area | |
• Total | 3.88 km2 (1.50 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 237 m (778 ft) |
| Population (2025-01-01)[1] | |
• Total | 170 |
| • Density | 44/km2 (110/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 289 15 |
| Website | www |
Etymology
The initial name of the village was Črmníky, meaning "the village of Črmníks (Črmník family)". By distorting and simplifying the pronunciation, the name Černíky gradually arose. The name Černíky was first documented in 1654.[2]
Geography
Černíky is located about 28 kilometres (17 mi) west of Kolín and 20 km (12 mi) east of Prague. It lies in a flat agricultural landscape in the Central Elbe Table. In the eastern tip of the municipal territory is a fishpond, supplied by the brook Kounický potok.
History
The first written mention of Černíky is from 1293.[3]
From 1 January 2021, Černíky is no longer a part of Nymburk District and belongs to Kolín District.[4]
Demographics
Transport
There are no railways or major roads passing through the municipality.
Sights
The main landmark of Černíky is the Chapel of Saint Wenceslaus. It was built in the Baroque style in 1760.[7]
