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Kopidlno

Kopidlno
Town
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Coat of arms
Country Czech Republic
Region Hradec Králové
District Jičín
Commune Jičín
Municipality Kopidlno
Elevation 219 m (719 ft)
Coordinates 50°20′3″N 15°15′57″E / 50.33417°N 15.26583°E / 50.33417; 15.26583Coordinates: 50°20′3″N 15°15′57″E / 50.33417°N 15.26583°E / 50.33417; 15.26583
Area 29.11 km2 (11.24 sq mi)
Population 2,230 (2006-07-03)
Density 77/km2 (199/sq mi)
First mentioned 1322
Mayor Josef Táborský
Timezone CET (UTC+1)
 - summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 507 32
Location in the Czech Republic
Location in the Czech Republic
Statistics: statnisprava.cz
Website: www.kopidlno.cz

Kopidlno is a town in the Jičín District of the Czech Republic. It has a population of 2,238. Kopidlno lies between Jičín and Poděbrady, 80 kilometers from Prague.

Kopidlno has 4 outskirts - Kopidlno, Drahoraz, Mlýnec, Ledkov, Pševes. The word Kopidlno is probably derived from the name of medicinal plants found in the surrounding forests. The first owners of Kopidlno were the Lords of Kopidlno.

A castle from 16th century and the church of St. Jacob are two of the outstanding historical buildings.

Church in Drahoraz

Mrlina River




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