Sokolov District

	Sokolov District Sokolov District () is a Okres, district in the Karlovy Vary Region of the Czech Republic. Its capital is the town of Sokolov, Czech Republic, Sokolov. Administrative division Sokolov District is divided into two Districts of the Czech Republic#Municipalities with extended competence, administrative districts of municipalities with extended competence: Sokolov and Kraslice. List of municipalities Towns are marked in bold: Březová (Sokolov District), Březová - Bublava - Bukovany (Sokolov District), Bukovany - Chlum Svaté Maří - Chodov (Sokolov District), Chodov - Citice - Dasnice - Dolní Nivy - Dolní Rychnov - Habartov - Horní Slavkov - Jindřichovice (Sokolov District), Jindřichovice - Josefov (Sokolov District), Josefov - Kaceřov (Sokolov District), Kaceřov - Krajková - Královské Poříčí - Kraslice - Krásno (Sokolov District), Krásno - Kynšperk nad Ohří - Libavské Údolí - Loket - Lomnice (Sokolov District), Lomnice - Nová Ves (Soko ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	Districts Of The Czech Republic Districts of the Czech Republic are territorial units, formerly used as second-level administrative divisions of the Czech Republic. After their primary administrative function has been abolished in 2003, they still exist for the activities of specific authorities and as statistical units. Their administrative function was moved to selected municipalities. Establishment In 1960, Czechoslovakia was re-divided into districts (''okres'', Grammatical number, plural ''okresy''), often without regard to traditional division and local relationships. In the area of the Czech Republic, there were 75 districts; the 76th Jeseník District was split from Šumperk District in 1996. Three consisted only of the Statutory city (Czech Republic), statutory cities of Brno, Ostrava and Plzeň, which gained the status of districts only in 1971; Ostrava and Plzeň districts were later expanded. The capital city of Prague has a special status, being considered a municipality and region at the same time ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Dolní Rychnov Dolní Rychnov () is a municipality and village in Sokolov District in the Karlovy Vary Region of the Czech Republic The Czech Republic, also known as Czechia, and historically known as Bohemia, is a landlocked country in Central Europe. The country is bordered by Austria to the south, Germany to the west, Poland to the northeast, and Slovakia to the south .... It has about 1,300 inhabitants. Demographics References External links * Villages in Sokolov District {{KarlovyVary-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Lomnice (Sokolov District) Lomnice () is a municipality and village in Sokolov District in the Karlovy Vary Region of the Czech Republic The Czech Republic, also known as Czechia, and historically known as Bohemia, is a landlocked country in Central Europe. The country is bordered by Austria to the south, Germany to the west, Poland to the northeast, and Slovakia to the south .... It has about 1,400 inhabitants. Administrative division Lomnice consists of two municipal parts (in brackets population according to the 2021 census): Lomnice (773) Týn (512) Demographics References External links * Villages in Sokolov District {{KarlovyVary-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Loket Loket (; ) is a town in Sokolov District in the Karlovy Vary Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 3,100 inhabitants. The town is known for the Loket Castle, a 12th-century Gothic castle. The historic town centre is well preserved and is protected as an Cultural monument (Czech Republic)#Monument reservations, urban monument reservation. Administrative division Loket consists of four municipal parts (in brackets population according to the 2021 census): Loket (2,755) Dvory (21) Nadlesí (68) Údolí (92) Etymology Both Loket and Elbogen mean "Elbow-joint, elbow" in Czech and German, respectively. The town got its name due to the town centre being surrounded on three sides by the Ohře River, and the shape the river takes is similar to that of an elbow. Geography Loket is located about east of Sokolov, Czech Republic, Sokolov and southwest of Karlovy Vary. It lies mostly in the Slavkov Forest, only the northwestern part of the town extends into the Sokolov Basin. T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Libavské Údolí Libavské Údolí () is a municipality and village in Sokolov District in the Karlovy Vary Region of the Czech Republic The Czech Republic, also known as Czechia, and historically known as Bohemia, is a landlocked country in Central Europe. The country is bordered by Austria to the south, Germany to the west, Poland to the northeast, and Slovakia to the south .... It has about 500 inhabitants. Demographics References External links * Villages in Sokolov District {{KarlovyVary-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Kynšperk Nad Ohří Kynšperk nad Ohří (; ) is a town in Sokolov District in the Karlovy Vary Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 4,500 inhabitants. Administrative division Kynšperk nad Ohří consists of eight municipal parts (in brackets population according to the 2021 census): Kynšperk nad Ohří (3,962) Chotíkov (54) Dolní Pochlovice (236) Dvorečky (6) Kamenný Dvůr (39) Liboc (65) Štědrá (39) Zlatá (584) Geography Kynšperk nad Ohří is located about southwest of Sokolov, Czech Republic, Sokolov and southwest of Karlovy Vary. It is situated mostly in the Cheb Basin. The southeastern part of the municipal territory extends into the Slavkov Forest and includes the highest point of Kynšperk nad Ohří at above sea level. The Ohře River flows through the town. North of the town is located Boží požehnání Lake, an artificial lake created during the revitalization of a former lignite mine. History The town was founded in 1232. The town's founding charter is the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Krásno (Sokolov District) Krásno () is a town in Sokolov District in the Karlovy Vary Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 700 inhabitants. It is historically associated with tin mining. Geography Krásno is located about southeast of Sokolov and southwest of Karlovy Vary. It lies in the Slavkov Forest. The highest point is the hill Špičák at above sea level. The Teplá River briefly crosses the eastern part of the municipal territory. History The first written mention of Krásno is in a book of Bartholomaeus Anglicus from 1241. In 1355, the village was promoted to a market town and obtained mining privileges. Tin mines were located in the area. In 1529, Krásno became a town and in 1547, it was promoted to a royal mining town by Emperor Ferdinand I. At the end of the 16th century, tin production declined and although it was renewed several times, it ended in the 19th century. Instead, porcelain production developed in the town. The large 1848 fire destroyed most of the town, including many ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Kraslice Kraslice (; ) is a town in Sokolov District in the Karlovy Vary Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 6,400 inhabitants. It was a large and important town until World War II. It is known for the manufacture of musical instruments. Administrative division Kraslice consists of 15 municipal parts (in brackets population according to the 2021 census): Kraslice (5,834) Černá (12) Čirá (29) Hraničná (0) Kámen (7) Kostelní (16) Krásná (87) Liboc (11) Mlýnská (18) Počátky (15) Sklená (20) Sněžná (31) Tisová (88) Valtéřov (3) Zelená Hora (135) Etymology The roots of the name derive from the medieval German ''Graz'', meaning "trimmed conifer twigs". The name ''Graslitz'' was then a diminutive of the word Graz. The Czech language, Czech name ''Kraslice'' is a transliteration of the German name and also literally means "blown easter egg". Geography Kraslice is located about north of Sokolov, Czech Republic, Sokolov and northwest of Karlovy Vary. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Královské Poříčí Královské Poříčí () is a municipality and village in Sokolov District in the Karlovy Vary Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 800 inhabitants. It lies on the Ohře The Ohře (), also known in English and German as Eger (), is a river in Germany and the Czech Republic, a left tributary of the Elbe River. It flows through the Bavarian district of Upper Franconia in Germany, and through the Karlovy Vary Region ... River. The folk architecture in the village centre is well preserved and is protected as a village monument zone. Administrative division Královské Poříčí consists of two municipal parts (in brackets population according to the 2021 census): Královské Poříčí (893) Jehličná (0) History The first written mention of Královské Poříčí is from 1240. Demographics References External links * Villages in Sokolov District {{KarlovyVary-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Krajková Krajková () is a municipality and village in Sokolov District in the Karlovy Vary Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 900 inhabitants. Administrative division Krajková consists of seven municipal parts (in brackets population according to the 2021 census): Krajková (724) Anenská Ves (38) Bernov (8) Dolina (28) Hrádek (22) Květná (43) Libnov (33) Etymology Until 1947, the German name ''Gossengrün'' was used, meaning "Goss' glade". In 1947, the municipality was renamed. The current Czech name is derived from ''krajka'' (i.e. 'lace) and refers to the craft historically associated with the settlement. Geography Krajková is located about northwest of Sokolov and west of Karlovy Vary. It lies in the Ore Mountains. The highest point is the hill Jelení vrch at above sea level. The stream of Libocký potok and Horka Reservoir, built on the stream, form the western municipal border. History The first written mention of Krajková is from 1350. It was a mining ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Kaceřov (Sokolov District) Kaceřov () is a municipality and village in Sokolov District in the Karlovy Vary Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 400 inhabitants. Administrative division Kaceřov consists of two municipal parts (in brackets population according to the 2021 census): Kaceřov (237) Horní Pochlovice (151) Geography Kaceřov is located about west of Sokolov, Czech Republic, Sokolov and southwest of Karlovy Vary. It lies on the border of the Cheb Basin and Sokolov Basin. The highest point is the hill Bučina at above sea level. The stream Libocký potok flows through the municipality. History The first written mention of Kaceřov is from 1312, when it was acquired by the Waldsassen Abbey. The most important owners of the estate were the Pergler of Perglas family. They held Kaceřov from the 1470s until the end of the 18th century. Demographics Transport There are no railways or major roads passing through the municipality. Sights The most important monument is the Kaceřov Castl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Josefov (Sokolov District) Josefov () is a municipality and village in Sokolov District in the Karlovy Vary Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 400 inhabitants. Administrative division Josefov consists of four municipal parts (in brackets population according to the 2021 census): Josefov (242) Hřebeny (57) Luh nad Svatavou (56) Radvanov (26) Etymology The village was named in honour of its founder, Count Josef von Auersperg. Geography Josefov is located about northwest of Sokolov and west of Karlovy Vary. It lies in the southwestern part of the Ore Mountains. The highest point is at above sea level. The municipality is situated on the right bank of the Svatava River, which forms the eastern municipal border. History History of the area is connected with the Hartenberg Castle, which was probably built in 1196. The village of Josefov was founded in 1833 by Count Josef von Auersperg. Demographics Transport Josefov is located on the railway line Sokolov–Kraslice Kraslice (; ) is a town ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]

	Sokolov District Sokolov District () is a Okres, district in the Karlovy Vary Region of the Czech Republic. Its capital is the town of Sokolov, Czech Republic, Sokolov. Administrative division Sokolov District is divided into two Districts of the Czech Republic#Municipalities with extended competence, administrative districts of municipalities with extended competence: Sokolov and Kraslice. List of municipalities Towns are marked in bold: Březová (Sokolov District), Březová - Bublava - Bukovany (Sokolov District), Bukovany - Chlum Svaté Maří - Chodov (Sokolov District), Chodov - Citice - Dasnice - Dolní Nivy - Dolní Rychnov - Habartov - Horní Slavkov - Jindřichovice (Sokolov District), Jindřichovice - Josefov (Sokolov District), Josefov - Kaceřov (Sokolov District), Kaceřov - Krajková - Královské Poříčí - Kraslice - Krásno (Sokolov District), Krásno - Kynšperk nad Ohří - Libavské Údolí - Loket - Lomnice (Sokolov District), Lomnice - Nová Ves (Soko ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	Districts Of The Czech Republic Districts of the Czech Republic are territorial units, formerly used as second-level administrative divisions of the Czech Republic. After their primary administrative function has been abolished in 2003, they still exist for the activities of specific authorities and as statistical units. Their administrative function was moved to selected municipalities. Establishment In 1960, Czechoslovakia was re-divided into districts (''okres'', Grammatical number, plural ''okresy''), often without regard to traditional division and local relationships. In the area of the Czech Republic, there were 75 districts; the 76th Jeseník District was split from Šumperk District in 1996. Three consisted only of the Statutory city (Czech Republic), statutory cities of Brno, Ostrava and Plzeň, which gained the status of districts only in 1971; Ostrava and Plzeň districts were later expanded. The capital city of Prague has a special status, being considered a municipality and region at the same time ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Dolní Rychnov Dolní Rychnov () is a municipality and village in Sokolov District in the Karlovy Vary Region of the Czech Republic The Czech Republic, also known as Czechia, and historically known as Bohemia, is a landlocked country in Central Europe. The country is bordered by Austria to the south, Germany to the west, Poland to the northeast, and Slovakia to the south .... It has about 1,300 inhabitants. Demographics References External links * Villages in Sokolov District {{KarlovyVary-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Lomnice (Sokolov District) Lomnice () is a municipality and village in Sokolov District in the Karlovy Vary Region of the Czech Republic The Czech Republic, also known as Czechia, and historically known as Bohemia, is a landlocked country in Central Europe. The country is bordered by Austria to the south, Germany to the west, Poland to the northeast, and Slovakia to the south .... It has about 1,400 inhabitants. Administrative division Lomnice consists of two municipal parts (in brackets population according to the 2021 census): Lomnice (773) Týn (512) Demographics References External links * Villages in Sokolov District {{KarlovyVary-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Loket Loket (; ) is a town in Sokolov District in the Karlovy Vary Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 3,100 inhabitants. The town is known for the Loket Castle, a 12th-century Gothic castle. The historic town centre is well preserved and is protected as an Cultural monument (Czech Republic)#Monument reservations, urban monument reservation. Administrative division Loket consists of four municipal parts (in brackets population according to the 2021 census): Loket (2,755) Dvory (21) Nadlesí (68) Údolí (92) Etymology Both Loket and Elbogen mean "Elbow-joint, elbow" in Czech and German, respectively. The town got its name due to the town centre being surrounded on three sides by the Ohře River, and the shape the river takes is similar to that of an elbow. Geography Loket is located about east of Sokolov, Czech Republic, Sokolov and southwest of Karlovy Vary. It lies mostly in the Slavkov Forest, only the northwestern part of the town extends into the Sokolov Basin. T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Libavské Údolí Libavské Údolí () is a municipality and village in Sokolov District in the Karlovy Vary Region of the Czech Republic The Czech Republic, also known as Czechia, and historically known as Bohemia, is a landlocked country in Central Europe. The country is bordered by Austria to the south, Germany to the west, Poland to the northeast, and Slovakia to the south .... It has about 500 inhabitants. Demographics References External links * Villages in Sokolov District {{KarlovyVary-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Kynšperk Nad Ohří Kynšperk nad Ohří (; ) is a town in Sokolov District in the Karlovy Vary Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 4,500 inhabitants. Administrative division Kynšperk nad Ohří consists of eight municipal parts (in brackets population according to the 2021 census): Kynšperk nad Ohří (3,962) Chotíkov (54) Dolní Pochlovice (236) Dvorečky (6) Kamenný Dvůr (39) Liboc (65) Štědrá (39) Zlatá (584) Geography Kynšperk nad Ohří is located about southwest of Sokolov, Czech Republic, Sokolov and southwest of Karlovy Vary. It is situated mostly in the Cheb Basin. The southeastern part of the municipal territory extends into the Slavkov Forest and includes the highest point of Kynšperk nad Ohří at above sea level. The Ohře River flows through the town. North of the town is located Boží požehnání Lake, an artificial lake created during the revitalization of a former lignite mine. History The town was founded in 1232. The town's founding charter is the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Krásno (Sokolov District) Krásno () is a town in Sokolov District in the Karlovy Vary Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 700 inhabitants. It is historically associated with tin mining. Geography Krásno is located about southeast of Sokolov and southwest of Karlovy Vary. It lies in the Slavkov Forest. The highest point is the hill Špičák at above sea level. The Teplá River briefly crosses the eastern part of the municipal territory. History The first written mention of Krásno is in a book of Bartholomaeus Anglicus from 1241. In 1355, the village was promoted to a market town and obtained mining privileges. Tin mines were located in the area. In 1529, Krásno became a town and in 1547, it was promoted to a royal mining town by Emperor Ferdinand I. At the end of the 16th century, tin production declined and although it was renewed several times, it ended in the 19th century. Instead, porcelain production developed in the town. The large 1848 fire destroyed most of the town, including many ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Kraslice Kraslice (; ) is a town in Sokolov District in the Karlovy Vary Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 6,400 inhabitants. It was a large and important town until World War II. It is known for the manufacture of musical instruments. Administrative division Kraslice consists of 15 municipal parts (in brackets population according to the 2021 census): Kraslice (5,834) Černá (12) Čirá (29) Hraničná (0) Kámen (7) Kostelní (16) Krásná (87) Liboc (11) Mlýnská (18) Počátky (15) Sklená (20) Sněžná (31) Tisová (88) Valtéřov (3) Zelená Hora (135) Etymology The roots of the name derive from the medieval German ''Graz'', meaning "trimmed conifer twigs". The name ''Graslitz'' was then a diminutive of the word Graz. The Czech language, Czech name ''Kraslice'' is a transliteration of the German name and also literally means "blown easter egg". Geography Kraslice is located about north of Sokolov, Czech Republic, Sokolov and northwest of Karlovy Vary. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Královské Poříčí Královské Poříčí () is a municipality and village in Sokolov District in the Karlovy Vary Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 800 inhabitants. It lies on the Ohře The Ohře (), also known in English and German as Eger (), is a river in Germany and the Czech Republic, a left tributary of the Elbe River. It flows through the Bavarian district of Upper Franconia in Germany, and through the Karlovy Vary Region ... River. The folk architecture in the village centre is well preserved and is protected as a village monument zone. Administrative division Královské Poříčí consists of two municipal parts (in brackets population according to the 2021 census): Královské Poříčí (893) Jehličná (0) History The first written mention of Královské Poříčí is from 1240. Demographics References External links * Villages in Sokolov District {{KarlovyVary-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Krajková Krajková () is a municipality and village in Sokolov District in the Karlovy Vary Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 900 inhabitants. Administrative division Krajková consists of seven municipal parts (in brackets population according to the 2021 census): Krajková (724) Anenská Ves (38) Bernov (8) Dolina (28) Hrádek (22) Květná (43) Libnov (33) Etymology Until 1947, the German name ''Gossengrün'' was used, meaning "Goss' glade". In 1947, the municipality was renamed. The current Czech name is derived from ''krajka'' (i.e. 'lace) and refers to the craft historically associated with the settlement. Geography Krajková is located about northwest of Sokolov and west of Karlovy Vary. It lies in the Ore Mountains. The highest point is the hill Jelení vrch at above sea level. The stream of Libocký potok and Horka Reservoir, built on the stream, form the western municipal border. History The first written mention of Krajková is from 1350. It was a mining ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Kaceřov (Sokolov District) Kaceřov () is a municipality and village in Sokolov District in the Karlovy Vary Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 400 inhabitants. Administrative division Kaceřov consists of two municipal parts (in brackets population according to the 2021 census): Kaceřov (237) Horní Pochlovice (151) Geography Kaceřov is located about west of Sokolov, Czech Republic, Sokolov and southwest of Karlovy Vary. It lies on the border of the Cheb Basin and Sokolov Basin. The highest point is the hill Bučina at above sea level. The stream Libocký potok flows through the municipality. History The first written mention of Kaceřov is from 1312, when it was acquired by the Waldsassen Abbey. The most important owners of the estate were the Pergler of Perglas family. They held Kaceřov from the 1470s until the end of the 18th century. Demographics Transport There are no railways or major roads passing through the municipality. Sights The most important monument is the Kaceřov Castl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Josefov (Sokolov District) Josefov () is a municipality and village in Sokolov District in the Karlovy Vary Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 400 inhabitants. Administrative division Josefov consists of four municipal parts (in brackets population according to the 2021 census): Josefov (242) Hřebeny (57) Luh nad Svatavou (56) Radvanov (26) Etymology The village was named in honour of its founder, Count Josef von Auersperg. Geography Josefov is located about northwest of Sokolov and west of Karlovy Vary. It lies in the southwestern part of the Ore Mountains. The highest point is at above sea level. The municipality is situated on the right bank of the Svatava River, which forms the eastern municipal border. History History of the area is connected with the Hartenberg Castle, which was probably built in 1196. The village of Josefov was founded in 1833 by Count Josef von Auersperg. Demographics Transport Josefov is located on the railway line Sokolov–Kraslice Kraslice (; ) is a town ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]