Kdyně

Kdyně (Czech pronunciation: [ˈɡdɪɲɛ]; German: Neu Gedein) is a town in the Plzeň Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 5,200 inhabitants. It lies some 60 km (37 mi) to the southwest from the region capital of Plzeň.

Kdyně
Town
The town from the north
Coat of arms
Kdyně
Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 49°23′26″N 13°2′18″E
Country Czech Republic
RegionPlzeň
DistrictDomažlice
First mentioned1384
Parts
Government
  MayorOskar Hamrus
Area
  Total28.73 km2 (11.09 sq mi)
Elevation
455 m (1,493 ft)
Population
 (2020-01-01[1])
  Total5,183
  Density180/km2 (470/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
345 06
Websitewww.kdyne.cz

Kdyně is also a municipality with Commissioned Local Authority within the Domažlice Municipality with Extended Competence.

Economy

The oldest textile manufactory in Bohemia was founded here in 1696.[2] According to a display in the town museum, Kdyně has been involved in textile production for thousands of years.

References

  1. "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2020". Czech Statistical Office. 2020-04-30.
  2. "Kdyně". Kdyne.cz.
  • Media related to Kdyně at Wikimedia Commons


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