Hnačov

Hnačov
Municipality
Main road
Hnačov Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 49°21′43″N 13°28′54″E
Country	Czech Republic
Region	Plzeň
District	Klatovy
First mentioned	1411
Area
• Total	3.15 km2 (1.22 sq mi)
Elevation	565 m (1,854 ft)
Population  (2024-01-01)
• Total	84
• Density	27/km2 (69/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC 1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC 2 (CEST)
Postal code	340 34
Website	www.hnacov.cz

Hnačov is a municipality and village in Klatovy District in the Plzeň Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 80 inhabitants.

Geography

Hnačov is located about 14 kilometres (9 mi) east of Klatovy and 41 km (25 mi) south of Plzeň. It lies in the Blatná Uplands. The highest point is the hill Zbudov at 645 m (2,116 ft) above sea level. The Úslava River flows through the municipality.

The village is situated on the shore of Hnačovský Pond, which is with an area of 68 km² (26 sq mi) the second largest pond in the Plzeň Region. Established in 1613, it is used for fish farming and recreational purposes.

History

The first written mention of Hnačov is from 1411.

Demographics

Historical population

Year Pop. ±% 1869 213 —     1880 226 6.1% 1890 188 −16.8% 1900 210 11.7% 1910 238 13.3%	Year Pop. ±% 1921 204 −14.3% 1930 195 −4.4% 1950 141 −27.7% 1961 132 −6.4% 1970 115 −12.9%	Year Pop. ±% 1980 107 −7.0% 1991 94 −12.1% 2001 79 −16.0% 2011 96 21.5% 2021 85 −11.5%
Source: Censuses

Transport

Bridge over the Úslava

There are no railways or major roads passing through the municipality.

Sights

There are no protected cultural monuments in the municipality. A landmark is the chapel in the centre of Hnačov.

External links

• Official website