Přebuz

Přebuz
Town
Centre of Přebuz
Centre of Přebuz
Coat of arms of Přebuz
Coat of arms
Přebuz is located in Czech Republic
Přebuz
Přebuz
Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 50°23′12″N 12°37′40″E / 50.38667°N 12.62778°E / 50.38667; 12.62778
Country Czech Republic
RegionKarlovy Vary
DistrictSokolov
First mentioned1542
Government
 • MayorMartin Bruoth
Area
 • Total
29.77 km2 (11.49 sq mi)
Elevation
886 m (2,907 ft)
Population
 (2024-01-01)[1]
 • Total
76
 • Density2.6/km2 (6.6/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
357 06
Websitewww.prebuz.cz

Přebuz (German: Frühbuß) is a town in Sokolov District in the Karlovy Vary Region of the Czech Republic. It is the smallest town in the Czech Republic by population, which was 76 inhabitants as of 2024.

Etymology

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The name is probably derived from the Czech name Přebud, meaning "Přebud's (court)". The German name was probably derived from the Czech one.[2]

Geography

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Přebuz is located about 21 kilometres (13 mi) north of Sokolov and 22 km (14 mi) northwest of Karlovy Vary. It lies on the border with Germany, in the western part of the Ore Mountains. The highest point is the mountain Čertova hora at 987 m (3,238 ft) above sea level. The Rolava River originates in the municipal territory.

History

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View of Přebuz

The foundation of Přebuz is connected with rich finds of tin ore. According to its chronicle from 1836, Přebuz was founded in 1347 by German colonizers. Although this date is unconfirmed, it is considered probable. The first written mention of Přebuz is from 1542. In 1553, Přebuz gained status and rights of a mining town.[3]

Before World War II, the town had about 3,000 inhabitants. From 1938 to 1945, Přebuz was annexed by Nazi Germany and administered as part of Reichsgau Sudetenland. After the war, the population has decreased significantly because of expulsion of Germans and termination of mining.[3]

Demographics

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Přebuz is by far the least populous municipality with the town status in the Czech Republic.[4]

Historical population
YearPop.±%
18692,894—    
18802,850−1.5%
18902,982+4.6%
19003,104+4.1%
19103,264+5.2%
YearPop.±%
19212,837−13.1%
19302,771−2.3%
1950163−94.1%
1961202+23.9%
1970115−43.1%
YearPop.±%
1980100−13.0%
199156−44.0%
200173+30.4%
201169−5.5%
202164−7.2%
Source: Censuses[5][6]

Transport

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There are no railways or major roads passing through the municipal territory.

Sights

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Church of Saint Bartholomew

The main landmark of Přebuz is the Church of Saint Bartholomew. It is originally a Gothic church from the end of the 14th century, rebuilt in the Baroque style around 1775.[7]

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). pp. 459–460.
  3. ^ a b "Informace o městě" (in Czech). Město Přebuz. Retrieved 2023-12-11.
  4. ^ "Nejmenší obec a nejmenší město v ČR podle obyvatel i rozlohy". statni-sprava.inform.cz (in Czech). 2024-02-06. Retrieved 2024-05-28.
  5. ^ "Historický lexikon obcí České republiky 1869–2011" (in Czech). Czech Statistical Office. 2015-12-21.
  6. ^ "Population Census 2021: Population by sex". Public Database. Czech Statistical Office. 2021-03-27.
  7. ^ "Kostel sv. Bartoloměje" (in Czech). National Heritage Institute. Retrieved 2023-12-11.
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