Nepomuk
Nepomuk (Czech pronunciation: [ˈnɛpomuk]; German: Pomuk) is a town in Plzeň-South District in the Plzeň Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 3,600 inhabitants. It is known as the birthplace of Saint John of Nepomuk, who was born here around 1340 and whose statue can be seen on the town square.
Nepomuk | |
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Town hall on the town square | |
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Flag Coat of arms | |
Nepomuk Location in the Czech Republic | |
| Coordinates: 49°29′11″N 13°34′56″E | |
| Country | Czech Republic |
| Region | Plzeň |
| District | Plzeň-South |
| First mentioned | 1144 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Vladimír Vokurka |
| Area | |
| • Total | 12.78 km2 (4.93 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 449 m (1,473 ft) |
| Population (2023-01-01) | |
| • Total | 3,560 |
| • Density | 280/km2 (720/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal codes | 304 03, 335 03 |
| Website | www |
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