Plavy

Plavy is a municipality and village in Jablonec nad Nisou District in the Liberec Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 1,100 inhabitants.

Plavy
Sokol house in Plavy
Sokol house in Plavy
Flag of Plavy
Coat of arms of Plavy
Plavy is located in Czech Republic
Plavy
Plavy
Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 50°42′12″N 15°19′3″E
Country Czech Republic
RegionLiberec
DistrictJablonec nad Nisou
First mentioned1624
Area
  Total5.20 km2 (2.01 sq mi)
Elevation
403 m (1,322 ft)
Population
 (2023-01-01)[1]
  Total1,050
  Density200/km2 (520/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
468 46
Websitewww.plavy.cz

Administrative parts

The village of Haratice is an administrative part of Plavy.

Geography

Plavy is located about 10 km (6 mi) east of Jablonec nad Nisou. It lies mostly in the Giant Mountains Foothills, a small part of the municipal territory in the northwest extends into the Jizera Mountains. The highest point is at 580 m (1,900 ft) above sea level. The Kamenice River flows through the municipality.

History

The first written mention of Plavy is from 1624.[2]

Sport

Plavy is known for a small ski resort. There are three downhill routes.[3]

Notable people

Twin towns – sister cities

Plavy is twinned with:[4]

References

  1. "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2023". Czech Statistical Office. 2023-05-23.
  2. "Historie" (in Czech). Obec Plavy. Retrieved 2021-08-17.
  3. "Zařízení a služby v areálu" (in Czech). SKI Plavy. Retrieved 2022-11-08.
  4. "Partnerská obec" (in Czech). Obec Plavy. Retrieved 2020-08-16.
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