Švihov (Klatovy District)

Švihov is a town in the Western part of the Czech Republic. The Gothic Švihov castle (1480–1489) is a main target of tourism in the region.

Švihov
Town
Town Hall
Flag
Coat of arms
Švihov
Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 49°28′53″N 13°17′02″E
CountryCzech Republic
RegionPlzeň
DistrictKlatovy
Founded1245
Government
  MayorVáclav Petrus
Area
  Total34.58 km2 (13.35 sq mi)
Elevation
374 m (1,227 ft)
Population
 (2015-01-01)
  Total1,693
  Density49/km2 (130/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
340 12
Websitewww.svihov.cz


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