Velešín
Velešín (Czech pronunciation: [ˈvɛlɛʃiːn]) is a town in Český Krumlov District the South Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 3,900 inhabitants.
Velešín | |
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.jpg.webp) Southern part of the town square | |
 Flag  Coat of arms | |
  Velešín Location in the Czech Republic | |
| Coordinates: 48°49′46″N 14°27′45″E | |
| Country |  Czech Republic |
| Region | South Bohemian |
| District | Český Krumlov |
| First mentioned | 1266 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Petr Vágner |
| Area | |
| • Total | 13.24 km2 (5.11 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 548 m (1,798 ft) |
| Population (2021-01-01)[1] | |
| • Total | 3,878 |
| • Density | 290/km2 (760/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 382 32 |
| Website | www |
Administrative parts
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Town hall (left) and former Church of Saints Philip and James
Villages of Bor, Chodeč, Holkov and Skřidla are administrative parts of Velešín.
History
The first written mention of Velešín is from 1266. It was probably founded in the 13th century.[2]
Notable people
- Franciszek Krajowski (1861–1932), military officer
References
- "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2021". Czech Statistical Office. 2021-04-30.
- "Historie" (in Czech). Město Velešín. Retrieved 2021-09-04.
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