Kopidlno | ||
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Country | Czech Republic | |
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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°ECoordinates: 50°20′3″N 15°15′57″E / 50.33417°N 15.26583°E | |
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 | |
Statistics: statnisprava.cz | ||
Website: www |
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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