Karle (Svitavy District)

Karle (Czech pronunciation: [ˈkarlɛ], German: Karlsbrunn) is a village and municipality in Pardubice Region of the Czech Republic located about 8 km west of Svitavy. It has a population of 395 (2007).

Karle
Village
Municipal office
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Etymology: Charles' well (source, spring)
Karle
Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 49°46′01″N 16°22′08″E
CountryCzech Republic
RegionPardubice
DistrictSvitavy
First mentioned1336
Government
  MayorMiroslav Vokál
Area
  Total19.02 km2 (7.34 sq mi)
Elevation
492 m (1,614 ft)
Population
 (2007-12-31)
  Total395
  Density21/km2 (54/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
568 02

First written mention of the village (Karelsprun) dates back to 1336.

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