Bdín

Bdín is a municipality and village in Rakovník District in the Central Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 70 inhabitants.

Bdín
Municipal office
Municipal office
Bdín is located in Czech Republic
Bdín
Bdín
Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 50°12′51″N 13°51′32″E
Country Czech Republic
RegionCentral Bohemian
DistrictRakovník
First mentioned1318
Area
  Total2.12 km2 (0.82 sq mi)
Elevation
360 m (1,180 ft)
Population
 (2023-01-01)[1]
  Total73
  Density34/km2 (89/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
270 54
Websitewww.obec-bdin.cz

Etymology

The name is derived from the Old Czech personal name Bda, meaning "Bda's court".[2]

Geography

Bdín is located about 15 km (9 mi) northeast of Rakovník and 39 km (24 mi) northwest of Prague. It lies in the geomorphological mesoregion of Džbán. The highest point is a contour line at 476 m (1,562 ft) above sea level. The Bakovský Stream flows through the municipality.

History

The first written mention of Bdín is from 1318.[2]

Sights

Bdín is poor in monuments. The most notable sights are a wooden belfry and a bust of John Amos Comenius from 1913.[2]

References

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