Uhelná Příbram () is a market town in

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in the

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of the

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. It has about 500 inhabitants.

Administrative division

Uhelná Příbram consists of five municipal parts (in brackets population according to the 2021 census): *Uhelná Příbram (320) *Jarošov (32) *Petrovice u Uhelné Příbramě (62) *Přísečno (12) *Pukšice (79)

Geography

Uhelná Příbram is located about north of

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and southwest of

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. It lies in the

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. The highest point is the Kubík hill at above sea level. There are several streams originating in the municipal territory. The territory is rich in small fishponds supplied by these streams.

History

The first written mention of Uhelná Příbram is from 1355. The area was historically home of

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s. Until the 17th century, it was part of the

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estate.

Demographics

Transport

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

Sights

The main landmark is the Church of Saint Michael the Archangel. It was originally a Gothic church, rebuilt in the Baroque style in 1760. A valuable building is also the late Baroque rectory dating from 1762.

References

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Uhelna Pribram Populated places in Havlíčkův Brod District Market towns in the Czech Republic