Švihov (Klatovy District)

Švihov is a town in the Plzeň Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 1,700 inhabitants.

Švihov
Town
Town Hall
Flag
Coat of arms
Švihov
Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 49°28′53″N 13°17′2″E
Country Czech Republic
RegionPlzeň
DistrictKlatovy
First mentioned1245
Government
  MayorVáclav Petrus
Area
  Total34.58 km2 (13.35 sq mi)
Elevation
374 m (1,227 ft)
Population
 (2020-01-01[1])
  Total1,661
  Density48/km2 (120/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
340 12
Websitewww.svihov.cz

Sights

The Gothic Švihov Castle (1480–1489) is a main target of tourism in the region.

References

  1. "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2020". Czech Statistical Office. 2020-04-30.


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