Kdyně
Kdyně (Czech pronunciation: [ˈɡdɪɲɛ]; German: Neu Gedein) is a town in the Plzeň Region of the Czech Republic. It lies some 60 km (37 mi) to the southwest from the region capital of Plzeň.
Kdyně | |
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Town | |
 The town from the north | |
_-_coat-of-arms.png) Coat of arms | |
  Kdyně Location in the Czech Republic | |
| Coordinates: 49°23′26″N 13°2′18″E | |
| Country | Czech Republic |
| Region | Plzeň |
| District | Domažlice |
| First mentioned | 1384 |
| Parts | List
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| Government | |
| • Mayor | Oskar Hamrus |
| Area | |
| • Total | 28.73 km2 (11.09 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 455 m (1,493 ft) |
| Population (2019-01-01)[1] | |
| • Total | 5,169 |
| • Density | 180/km2 (470/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 345 06 |
| Website | www.kdyne.cz |
Kdyně is also a municipality with Commissioned Local Authority within the Domažlice Municipality with Extended Competence.
Economy
The oldest textile manufactory in Bohemia was founded here in 1696.[2] According to a display in the town museum, Kdyně has been involved in textile production for thousands of years.
References
- "Population of municipalities of the Czech republic". Czech Statistical Office. Retrieved 2019-04-30.
- "Kdyně". Kdyne.cz.
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