Včelákov

Včelákov
Market town
General view of Včelákov
General view of Včelákov
Flag of Včelákov
Flag
Coat of arms of Včelákov
Coat of arms
Včelákov is located in Czech Republic
Včelákov
Včelákov
Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 49°49′4″N 15°53′4″E / 49.81778°N 15.88444°E / 49.81778; 15.88444
Country Czech Republic
RegionPardubice
DistrictChrudim
First mentioned1349
Area
 • Total
13.57 km2 (5.24 sq mi)
Elevation
493 m (1,617 ft)
Population
 (2024-01-01)[1]
 • Total
568
 • Density42/km2 (110/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal codes
539 01, 539 57
Websitewww.vcelakov.cz

Včelákov is a market town in Chrudim District in the Pardubice Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 600 inhabitants.

Administrative parts

The villages of Bystřice, Dolní Babákov, Hůrka, Příkrakov, Střítež and Vyhnánov are administrative parts of Včelákov.

Etymology

The original name of the settlement was Čelákov. The name was derived from the personal name Čelák, meaning "Čelák's (property)". Due to its similarity with the word včela ('bee'), the name changed to Včelákov over time.[2]

Geography

Včelákov is located about 16 kilometres (10 mi) south of Chrudim and 25 km (16 mi) south of Pardubice. It lies in the Iron Mountains and partly in the eponymous protected landscape area. The highest point is at 628 m (2,060 ft) above sea level.

History

The first written mention of Včelákov is from 1349. The village was probably founded by the monastery in Podlažice. The monastery owned Včelákov until 1421, when it was burned down by the Hussites. Until the 19th century, various ores were mined around the village: iron, copper, lead and silver. In 1867, Včelákov was promoted to a market town.[3]

Demographics

Historical population
YearPop.±%
18691,328—    
18801,251−5.8%
18901,225−2.1%
19001,218−0.6%
19101,222+0.3%
YearPop.±%
19211,156−5.4%
19301,242+7.4%
1950847−31.8%
1961883+4.3%
1970767−13.1%
YearPop.±%
1980651−15.1%
1991615−5.5%
2001548−10.9%
2011569+3.8%
2021530−6.9%
Source: Censuses[4][5]

Transport

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

Sights

Church of Saint Mary Magdalene

The main landmark of Včelákov is the Church of Saint Mary Magdalene. It was built in the late Neoclassical style in 1844–1848.[6]

References

  1. ^ "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2024". Czech Statistical Office. 2024-05-17.
  2. ^ Profous, Antonín (1947). Místní jména v Čechách I: A–H (in Czech). p. 482.
  3. ^ "Územní plán Včelákov: Textová část" (in Czech). Městys Včelákov. 2009. p. 34. Retrieved 2024-02-23.
  4. ^ "Historický lexikon obcí České republiky 1869–2011" (in Czech). Czech Statistical Office. 2015-12-21.
  5. ^ "Population Census 2021: Population by sex". Public Database. Czech Statistical Office. 2021-03-27.
  6. ^ "Kostel sv. Maří Magdalény" (in Czech). National Heritage Institute. Retrieved 2024-02-23.
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