Lipec (Kolín District)

Lipec is a village and municipality in Kolín District in the Central Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic.

Lipec
Municipality and village
Holy Trinity Church
Lipec
Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 50°5′19″N 15°21′3″E
Country Czech Republic
RegionCentral Bohemian Region
DistrictKolín District
Area
  Total175 sq mi (452 km2)
Population
 (2016)
  Total2,482
  Density14/sq mi (5.5/km2)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)

The municipality covers an area of 452 km² and as of 2016 it had a population of 2,482.

Famous residents include football players Jan Koller and Petr Čech. They grew up near each other and aspire to play together again in a semi-pro league once Čech retires. They shared the spotlight on Lipec High School's football team. Their parents still live in Lipec.

References

  • This article was initially translated from the Czech Wikipedia.



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