Čím

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First mentioned1316
Elevation
320 m (1,050 ft)
Čím
Centre of Čím
Centre of Čím
Flag of Čím
Coat of arms of Čím
Čím is located in Czech Republic
Čím
Čím
Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 49°46′43″N 14°22′40″E / 49.77861°N 14.37778°E / 49.77861; 14.37778
Country Czech Republic
RegionCentral Bohemian
DistrictPříbram
First mentioned1316
Area
  Total
6.19 km2 (2.39 sq mi)
Elevation
320 m (1,050 ft)
Population
 (2025-01-01)[1]
  Total
391
  Density63/km2 (160/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
262 03
Websitewww.cim-obec.cz

Čím is a municipality and village in Příbram District in the Central Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 400 inhabitants.

The initial name of the settlement was Čámy. It was derived from the personal name Čám, meaning "Čám's (court)".[2][3]

Geography

Čím is located about 28 kilometres (17 mi) northeast of Příbram and 28 km (17 mi) south of Prague. It lies in the Benešov Uplands. The highest point is near the top of the Besedná hill at 493 m (1,617 ft) above sea level. The municipality is situated on the left shore of the Slapy Reservoir, built on the Vltava River.

History

The first written mention of Čím is from 1316. In the mid-14th century, the village was divided into several parts, which had different owners. One of the parts was owned by the local noble Čámský family.[3]

Demographics

Historical population
YearPop.±%
1869434    
1880461+6.2%
1890447−3.0%
1900412−7.8%
1910411−0.2%
YearPop.±%
1921367−10.7%
1930340−7.4%
1950235−30.9%
1961253+7.7%
1970234−7.5%
YearPop.±%
1980235+0.4%
1991221−6.0%
2001215−2.7%
2011311+44.7%
2021387+24.4%
Source: Censuses[4][5]

Transport

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

Sights

References

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