Skuhrov nad Bělou

Skuhrov nad Bělou is a municipality and village in Rychnov nad Kněžnou District in the Hradec Králové Region of the Czech Republic. it has about 1,200 inhabitants.

Skuhrov nad Bělou
Municipality
Municipal office
Municipal office
Flag of Skuhrov nad Bělou
Flag
Coat of arms of Skuhrov nad Bělou
Coat of arms
Skuhrov nad Bělou is located in Czech Republic
Skuhrov nad Bělou
Skuhrov nad Bělou
Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 50°13′46″N 16°17′33″E
Country Czech Republic
RegionHradec Králové
DistrictRychnov nad Kněžnou
First mentioned1279
Area
 • Total16.63 km2 (6.42 sq mi)
Elevation
379 m (1,243 ft)
Population
 (2023-01-01)[1]
 • Total1,156
 • Density70/km2 (180/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
517 03
Websitewww.skuhrov.cz

Administrative parts

Villages of Brocná, Debřece, Hraštice, Nová Ves, Rybníčky and Svinná are administrative parts of Skuhrov nad Bělou.

History

The first written mention of Skuhrov nad Bělou is from 1279. In 1310, it became a market town, but after the Thirty Years' War, it was depopulated and lost its importance.[2]

  • Cultural centre
    Cultural centre
  • A bridge over the Bělá river
    A bridge over the Bělá river
  • A playground
    A playground

References
  1. "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2023". Czech Statistical Office. 2023-05-23.
  2. "Historie obce" (in Czech). Obec Skuhrov nad Bělou. Retrieved 2021-09-17.
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