Vacov

Vacov (Czech pronunciation: [ˈvatsof]) is a municipality and village in Prachatice District in the South Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 1,400 inhabitants.

Vacov
Church of Saint Nicholas
Church of Saint Nicholas
Flag of Vacov
Coat of arms of Vacov
Vacov is located in Czech Republic
Vacov
Vacov
Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 49°8′10″N 13°43′47″E
Country Czech Republic
RegionSouth Bohemian
DistrictPrachatice
First mentioned1193
Area
  Total35.21 km2 (13.59 sq mi)
Elevation
732 m (2,402 ft)
Population
 (2023-01-01)[1]
  Total1,442
  Density41/km2 (110/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal codes
384 73, 384 86
Websitewww.vacov.cz

Administrative parts

An old street in the centre of Vacov with the Chapel of Saint John of Nepomuk

Villages of Benešova Hora, Čábuze, Javorník, Lhota nad Rohanovem, Milíkov, Miřetice, Mladíkov, Nespice, Přečín, Ptákova Lhota, Rohanov, Vlkonice and Žár are administrative parts of Vacov.

Geography

Vacov is located about 23 kilometres (14 mi) northwest of Prachatice and 56 km (35 mi) northwest of České Budějovice. It lies in the Bohemian Forest Foothills. The highest point is the mountain Javorník at 1,066 m (3,497 ft) above sea level.

History

The first written mention of Vacov is from 1193.[2]

Sights

The main landmark is the Church of Saint Nicholas. It was built in the pseudo-Gothic style in 1889–1890, after the old church was demolished. Next to the church there is the Chapel of Saint John of Nepomuk from the 18th century.[2]

Notable people

  • Matěj Kopecký (1775–1847), puppeteer; lived in Přečín in 1836–1847

References

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