Horní Kamenice (Domažlice District)

Horní Kamenice
Municipality
Municipal office and chapel (left)

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Horní Kamenice
Coordinates: 49°33′39″N 13°5′59″E / 49.56083°N 13.09972°E / 49.56083; 13.09972Coordinates: 49°33′39″N 13°5′59″E / 49.56083°N 13.09972°E / 49.56083; 13.09972
Country  Czech Republic
Region Plzeň
District Domažlice
Area
  Total 3.85 km2 (1.49 sq mi)
Elevation 377 m (1,237 ft)
Population (2006)
  Total 212
  Density 55/km2 (140/sq mi)
Postal code 345 62

Horní Kamenice is a village and municipality (obec) in Domažlice District in the Plzeň Region of the Czech Republic. The municipality covers an area of 3.85 square kilometres (1.49 sq mi), and has a population of 212 (as at 3 July 2006).

Location

Horní Kamenice is located in the valley of the river Radbuza and west of Wittuna forest. Through the village flows a small river named Srbický potok. Horní Kamenice lies approximately 19 kilometres (12 mi) north-east of Domažlice, 29 km (18 mi) south-west of Plzeň, and 112 km (70 mi) south-west of Prague.

History

The village of Horní Kamenice was first mentioned in 1115.[1]

Buildings

[2]

  • Chapel
  • Ruin of Castle Lacembok (south of village)

References

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