Staňkov (Domažlice District)
Staňkov (Czech pronunciation: [ˈstaɲkof]) (German: Stankau) is a town in the Plzeň Region of the Czech Republic. It lies on the Radbuza River, some 30 km (19 mi) to the southwest from the region capital of Plzeň.
Staňkov | |
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Town | |
 Church of Saint James the Elder | |
_vlajka.jpg) Flag _CoA.jpg) Coat of arms | |
  Staňkov Location in the Czech Republic | |
| Coordinates: 49°33′14″N 13°4′15″E | |
| Country | Czech Republic |
| Region | Plzeň |
| District | Domažlice |
| First mentioned | 1233 |
| Parts | Krchleby, Ohučov, Staňkov I, Staňkov II, Vránov |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Alexandr Horák |
| Area | |
| • Total | 20.48 km2 (7.91 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 387 m (1,270 ft) |
| Population (2019-01-01)[1] | |
| • Total | 3,317 |
| • Density | 160/km2 (420/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 345 61 |
| Website | www.mestostankov.cz |
Staňkov is also a Municipality with Commissioned Local Authority within the Horšovský Týn Municipality with Extended Competence.
History
During the World War II, the metalworks in Staňkov were accidentally bombed by the RAF on 28 October 1940 when they were mistaken for the nearby Škoda Works.[2]
References
- "Population of municipalities of the Czech republic". Czech Statistical Office. Retrieved 2019-04-30.
- National Archives: FO 370/24292/10821
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