Neplachov is a municipality and village in České Budějovice District in the South Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 400 inhabitants.

Neplachov
Centre of Neplachov
Centre of Neplachov
Flag of Neplachov
Coat of arms of Neplachov
Neplachov is located in Czech Republic
Neplachov
Neplachov
Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 49°7′49″N 14°36′4″E / 49.13028°N 14.60111°E / 49.13028; 14.60111
Country Czech Republic
RegionSouth Bohemian
DistrictČeské Budějovice
First mentioned1323
Area
 • Total10.88 km2 (4.20 sq mi)
Elevation
433 m (1,421 ft)
Population
 (2024-01-01)[1]
 • Total363
 • Density33/km2 (86/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
373 65
Websitewww.neplachov.cz

Etymology

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The initial name of the village was Neplachovice. The name was derived from the personal name Neplach, meaning "the village of Neplach's people". Already in the 14th century, the name was shortened to its present form.[2]

Geography

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Neplachov is located about 19 kilometres (12 mi) northeast of České Budějovice. It lies mostly in the Třeboň Basin, only the western forested part of the municipality extends into the Tábor Uplands. The highest point is at 489 m (1,604 ft) above sea level.

History

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The first written mention of Neplachov is in a deed of King John of Bohemia from 1323. In 1713, the village was badly damaged by a fire.[3]

Demographics

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Historical population
YearPop.±%
1869575—    
1880510−11.3%
1890508−0.4%
1900540+6.3%
1910568+5.2%
YearPop.±%
1921565−0.5%
1930495−12.4%
1950420−15.2%
1961412−1.9%
1970373−9.5%
YearPop.±%
1980401+7.5%
1991396−1.2%
2001365−7.8%
2011369+1.1%
2021351−4.9%
Source: Censuses[4][5]

Transport

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Train stop

The D3 motorway (part of the European route E55) from České Budějovice to Tábor passes through the municipality.

Neplachov is located on the railway line České Budějovice–Tábor.[6]

Sights

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There are no protected cultural monuments in the municipality.[7] The main landmark of Neplachov is the Chapel of Saint Wenceslaus. It was built in 1929.[8]

References

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  1. ^ "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2024". Czech Statistical Office. 2024-05-17.
  2. ^ Profous, Antonín (1951). Místní jména v Čechách III: M–Ř (in Czech). p. 204.
  3. ^ "Historie obce" (in Czech). Obec Neplachov. Retrieved 2024-08-23.
  4. ^ "Historický lexikon obcí České republiky 1869–2011" (in Czech). Czech Statistical Office. 2015-12-21.
  5. ^ "Population Census 2021: Population by sex". Public Database. Czech Statistical Office. 2021-03-27.
  6. ^ "Detail stanice Neplachov" (in Czech). České dráhy. Retrieved 2024-08-23.
  7. ^ "Výsledky vyhledávání: Kulturní památky, obec Neplachov" (in Czech). National Heritage Institute. Retrieved 2024-08-23.
  8. ^ "Neplachov". severniceskobudejovicko.cz (in Czech). Retrieved 2024-08-23.
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