Okoř

50°9′43″N 14°15′31″E / 50.16194°N 14.25861°E / 50.16194; 14.25861Country Czech RepublicRegionCentral BohemianDistrictPrague-WestFirst mentioned1227Area • Total2.14 km² (0.83 sq mi)Elevation275 m (902 ft)Population • Total113 • Density53/km² (140/sq mi)Time zoneUTC+1 (CET) • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)Postal codeWebsitewww.obecokor.cz

Okoř is a municipality and village in Prague-West District in the Central Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 100 inhabitants.

Etymology

The name is derived from the personal name Okora.^[2]

Geography

Okoř is located about 11 kilometres (7 mi) northwest of Prague. It lies in an agricultural landscape of the Prague Plateau. The stream Zákolanský potok flows through the municipality.

History

The first written mention of Okoř is in a deed of King Ottokar I from 1227.^[3]

Demographics

Historical population

Year Pop. ±% 1869 170 —     1880 213 +25.3% 1890 182 −14.6% 1900 182 +0.0% 1910 169 −7.1%	Year Pop. ±% 1921 133 −21.3% 1930 169 +27.1% 1950 101 −40.2% 1961 83 −17.8% 1970 72 −13.3%	Year Pop. ±% 1980 49 −31.9% 1991 32 −34.7% 2001 51 +59.4% 2011 86 +68.6% 2021 108 +25.6%
Source: Censuses[4][5]

Transport

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

Sights

The main landmark of Okoř is the ruin of the large medieval Okoř Castle. It was gradually built from the 13th to the 15th century. During the Thirty Years' War, the castle became a ruin. The last construction modifications took place in the 18th century.^[6] Today the castle is a popular tourist destination. In the summer season, various cultural events are held here.^[7]

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