Klenčí pod Čerchovem

Klenčí pod Čerchovem (until 1946 Kleneč pod Čerchovem; German: Klentsch) is a market town in Domažlice District in the Plzeň Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 1,500 inhabitants. The historic centre is well preserved and is protected by law as a village monument zone.

Klenčí pod Čerchovem
Market town
Church of Saint Martin
Church of Saint Martin
Flag of Klenčí pod Čerchovem
Flag
Coat of arms of Klenčí pod Čerchovem
Coat of arms
Klenčí pod Čerchovem is located in Czech Republic
Klenčí pod Čerchovem
Klenčí pod Čerchovem
Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 49°25′55″N 12°48′53″E
Country Czech Republic
RegionPlzeň
DistrictDomažlice
Founded1325
Area
 • Total18.09 km2 (6.98 sq mi)
Elevation
497 m (1,631 ft)
Population
 (2023-01-01)[1]
 • Total1,452
 • Density80/km2 (210/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal codes
344 01, 345 33, 345 34
Websitewww.klenci.cz

Administrative parts

Villages of Capartice, Černá Řeka and Jindřichova Hora are administrative parts of Klenčí pod Čerchovem.

Geography

Klenčí pod Čerchovem is located about 8 kilometres (5 mi) west of Domažlice and 51 km (32 mi) southwest of Plzeň. It lies mostly in the Upper Palatine Forest. The highest point is the hill Bučina at 860 m (2,820 ft) above sea level. The mountain of Čerchov, involved in the market town's name, is located south of the market town outside the municipal territory. A notable body of water is the Klenečský pond, located in the northeastern part of Klenčí pod Čerchovem.

History

Klenčí was founded in 1325 by Chodové. In the second half of the 16th century, the settlement grew and became a market town.[2]

Sights

The centre of Klenčí pod Čerchovem is known for preserved examples of folk architecture. The landmark is the Church of Saint Martin, built in the Baroque style in 1737–1745.[2]

Notable people

Twin towns – sister cities
See also: List of twin towns and sister cities in the Czech Republic

Klenčí pod Čerchovem is twinned with:[3]

References
  1. "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2023". Czech Statistical Office. 2023-05-23.
  2. "Informace o městysi" (in Czech). Městys Klenčí pod Čerchovem. Retrieved 2022-07-01.
  3. "Partnerská města" (in Czech). Městys Klenčí pod Čerchovem. Retrieved 2023-06-28.
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