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Protivín

Protivín
Town
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Country Czech Republic
Region South Bohemian
District Písek
Commune Písek
Municipality Protivín
Elevation 383 m (1,257 ft)
Coordinates 49°11′N 14°13′E / 49.183°N 14.217°E / 49.183; 14.217Coordinates: 49°11′N 14°13′E / 49.183°N 14.217°E / 49.183; 14.217
Area 61.37 km2 (23.70 sq mi)
Population 5,036 (2005)
Density 82/km2 (212/sq mi)
First mentioned 1282
Mayor Jaromír Hlaváč
Timezone CET (UTC+1)
 - summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 398 11
Location in the Czech Republic
Location in the Czech Republic
Statistics: statnisprava.cz
Website: www.muprotivin.cz

Protivín (Czech pronunciation: [ˈprocɪviːn]) is a small town in the South Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 5,000 inhabitants. Protivín is twinned with Blackwood, Caerphilly in Wales

The town includes the following parts:

Many homesteads are inspired by the country baroque style.

The town is also known for the Protivín Brewery, which produces a regional beer label Platan.


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