Včelákov is a market town in Chrudim District in the Pardubice Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 600 inhabitants.

Administrative division

Včelákov consists of seven municipal parts (in brackets population according to the 2021 census):[2]

  • Včelákov (280)
  • Bystřice (59)
  • Dolní Babákov (63)
  • Hůrka (1)
  • Příkrakov (37)
  • Střítež (36)
  • Vyhnánov (54)

Etymology

The original name of the settlement was Čelákov. The name was derived from the personal name Čelák, meaning "Čelák's (property)". Due to its similarity with the word včela ('bee'), the name changed to Včelákov over time.[3]

Geography

Včelákov is located about 16 kilometres (10 mi) south of Chrudim and 25 km (16 mi) south of Pardubice. It lies in the Iron Mountains and partly in the eponymous protected landscape area. The highest point is at 628 m (2,060 ft) above sea level.

History

The first written mention of Včelákov is from 1349. The village was probably founded by the monastery in Podlažice. The monastery owned Včelákov until 1421, when the Hussites burned down the monastery. Until the 19th century, various ores were mined around the village: iron, copper, lead and silver. In 1867, Včelákov was promoted to a market town.[4]

Demographics

Historical population
YearPop.±%
18691,328—    
18801,251−5.8%
18901,225−2.1%
19001,218−0.6%
19101,222+0.3%
YearPop.±%
19211,156−5.4%
19301,242+7.4%
1950847−31.8%
1961883+4.3%
1970767−13.1%
YearPop.±%
1980651−15.1%
1991615−5.5%
2001548−10.9%
2011569+3.8%
2021530−6.9%
Source: Censuses[5][6]

Transport

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

Sights

Church of Saint Mary Magdalene

The main landmark of Včelákov is the Church of Saint Mary Magdalene. It was built in the late Neoclassical style in 1844–1848.[7]

References

  1. ^ "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2024". Czech Statistical Office. 2024-05-17.
  2. ^ "Public Census 2021 – basic data". Public Database (in Czech). Czech Statistical Office. 2022.
  3. ^ Profous, Antonín (1947). Místní jména v Čechách I: A–H (in Czech). p. 482.
  4. ^ "Územní plán Včelákov: Textová část" (in Czech). Městys Včelákov. 2009. p. 34. Retrieved 2024-02-23.
  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. Maří Magdalény" (in Czech). National Heritage Institute. Retrieved 2024-02-23.
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