Dukovany is a municipality and village in Třebíč District in the Vysočina Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 900 inhabitants. It is known for the Dukovany Nuclear Power Station.

Dukovany
Centre of Dukovany
Centre of Dukovany
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Coat of arms of Dukovany
Dukovany is located in Czech Republic
Dukovany
Dukovany
Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 49°4′53″N 16°11′32″E / 49.08139°N 16.19222°E / 49.08139; 16.19222
Country Czech Republic
RegionVysočina
DistrictTřebíč
First mentioned1263
Area
 • Total20.37 km2 (7.86 sq mi)
Elevation
352 m (1,155 ft)
Population
 (2024-01-01)[1]
 • Total873
 • Density43/km2 (110/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
675 56
Websitewww.obecdukovany.cz

Geography

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Dukovany is located about 27 kilometres (17 mi) southeast of Třebíč and 31 km (19 mi) southwest of Brno. It lies in the Jevišovice Uplands. The village lies on the stream Dukovanský potok, which flows into the Jihlava River. The Jihlava and the Mohelno Reservoir, built on the river, form the northern municipal border.

Climate

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Climate data for Dukovany (1991–2020)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °C (°F) 15.0
(59.0)
16.9
(62.4)
20.8
(69.4)
27.0
(80.6)
32.2
(90.0)
34.3
(93.7)
36.8
(98.2)
37.4
(99.3)
31.4
(88.5)
26.3
(79.3)
18.3
(64.9)
13.0
(55.4)
37.4
(99.3)
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 1.3
(34.3)
3.6
(38.5)
8.5
(47.3)
14.8
(58.6)
19.3
(66.7)
23.3
(73.9)
25.9
(78.6)
25.4
(77.7)
19.4
(66.9)
12.9
(55.2)
6.6
(43.9)
1.9
(35.4)
13.6
(56.5)
Daily mean °C (°F) −1.3
(29.7)
0.1
(32.2)
3.9
(39.0)
9.5
(49.1)
13.8
(56.8)
17.4
(63.3)
19.5
(67.1)
19.4
(66.9)
14.2
(57.6)
8.8
(47.8)
3.9
(39.0)
−0.5
(31.1)
9.1
(48.4)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) −3.8
(25.2)
−3.1
(26.4)
0.1
(32.2)
4.0
(39.2)
8.3
(46.9)
11.6
(52.9)
13.6
(56.5)
13.7
(56.7)
9.7
(49.5)
5.4
(41.7)
1.5
(34.7)
−2.7
(27.1)
4.9
(40.8)
Record low °C (°F) −20.1
(−4.2)
−19.2
(−2.6)
−14.5
(5.9)
−6.6
(20.1)
−2.9
(26.8)
0.8
(33.4)
5.6
(42.1)
4.9
(40.8)
0.1
(32.2)
−5.8
(21.6)
−10.2
(13.6)
−20.2
(−4.4)
−20.2
(−4.4)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 21.6
(0.85)
17.0
(0.67)
28.4
(1.12)
28.8
(1.13)
56.5
(2.22)
63.2
(2.49)
71.5
(2.81)
58.4
(2.30)
49.8
(1.96)
33.3
(1.31)
30.6
(1.20)
25.4
(1.00)
484.5
(19.07)
Average precipitation days (≥ 1.0 mm) 6.0 4.8 6.2 6.1 9.0 8.4 9.4 7.6 6.4 6.9 6.8 6.4 84.0
Mean monthly sunshine hours 53.3 84.5 140.3 203.3 233.5 238.4 249.8 242.3 170.1 108.9 48.8 39.9 1,813
Source: NOAA[2]

History

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Dukovany Castle

The first written mention of Dukovany is from 1263, originally named Tokovany. In the second half of the 13th century it was given to the Templar Order. In 1298, Alšík of Dukovany was mentioned as the owner of the nearby Rabštejn Castle.[3]

In 1325, King John of Bohemia sold the settlement to Jindřich of Lipá, which indicates that the Dukovany family had died out at that time. The property belonged to the castle of Rabštejn. After its capture and destruction in 1446 it became a part of the king's domain. Later on, the village was added to the Moravský Krumlov estate, which belonged to the lords of Lipá. At the end of the 16th century, Dukovany became an independent estate which changed owners rather often.[4]

Since the 1970s, the built-up area has been rearranged and replaced by family residences, with the construction focusing on the downhill area below Dukovany chateau. In 1974–1987, a nuclear power station was constructed with a northern by-pass road and housing area for about 1,500 workers, which was the reason for demolishing the villages of Skryje, Heřmanice, and Lipany.[5]

Demographics

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Historical population
YearPop.±%
18691,014—    
18801,042+2.8%
18901,077+3.4%
19001,164+8.1%
19101,179+1.3%
YearPop.±%
19211,201+1.9%
19301,206+0.4%
19501,037−14.0%
19611,095+5.6%
1970979−10.6%
YearPop.±%
1980669−31.7%
1991650−2.8%
2001736+13.2%
2011798+8.4%
2021843+5.6%
Source: Censuses[6][7]

Economy

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Dukovany Nuclear Power Station

Dukovany Nuclear Power Station, one of the two Czech nuclear power stations, is located in the municipality.

Transport

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There are no railways (except for the spur line for the needs of the nuclear power station) or major roads passing through the municipality.

Sights

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Church of Saint Wenceslaus

The main landmark of Dukovany is the Church of Saint Wenceslaus. It was built by the Templars and consecrated in 1279. In the 17th century, it was modified in the Baroque style. In the 1970s, remnants of splendid fresco decorations from the 13th century were uncovered and restored.[8]

The original manor house was turned into a late Baroque castle with Neoclassical elements in 1790. Its two large halls are decorated with frescoes by the important Moravian late Baroque painter Josef Winterhalder. A large English park is also a part of the castle premises.[9]

Rabštejn Castle has unclear origin and date of construction. In the 15th century, it was destroyed, and in 1486, it is already mentioned as a ruin. Only few fragments has been preserved. The ruin of the castle is freely accessible.[10]

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References

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  1. ^ "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2024". Czech Statistical Office. 2024-05-17.
  2. ^ "World Meteorological Organization Climate Normals for 1991-2020 — Dukovany". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved 2024-01-12.
  3. ^ "Historie obce" (in Czech). Obec Dukovany. Retrieved 2022-09-18.
  4. ^ "Historie obce Dukovany" (in Czech). Lysá hora. Retrieved 2022-09-18.
  5. ^ "Zrušené obce při výstavbě jaderné elektrárny" (in Czech). Obec Dukovany. Retrieved 2021-11-06.
  6. ^ "Historický lexikon obcí České republiky 1869–2011" (in Czech). Czech Statistical Office. 2015-12-21.
  7. ^ "Population Census 2021: Population by sex". Public Database. Czech Statistical Office. 2021-03-27.
  8. ^ "Dukovany – kostel sv. Václava" (in Czech). Obec Dukovany. Retrieved 2021-11-06.
  9. ^ "Dukovany – zámek" (in Czech). Obec Dukovany. Retrieved 2021-11-06.
  10. ^ "Zřícenina hradu Rabštejn" (in Czech). Obec Dukovany. Retrieved 2021-11-06.
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