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Chožov (german: Koschow) is a municipality and village in Louny District in the Ústí nad Labem Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 600 inhabitants.


Administrative parts

The villages of Mnichovský Týnec and Třtěno are administrative parts of Chožov.


Geography

Chožov is located about northeast of Louny and southwest of Ústí nad Labem. It lies on the border between the České středohoří, Central Bohemian Uplands and Lower Ohře Table. The highest point is at above sea level. The northwestern half of the municipality is situated in the České středohoří Protected Landscape Area.


History

The first written mention of Chožov (originally named Chodžov) is from 1057, when Duke Spytihněv II, Duke of Bohemia, Spytihněv II donated the village to the Litoměřice Chapter.


Demographics


Sights

The main landmark is the prayer house of the Czechoslovak Hussite Church with the rectory, built in the Historicism (art), Historicist style in 1924. It is one of the earliest buildings of this church and still serves its original purpose.


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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Chozov Villages in Louny District