Hrochův Týnec

Hrochův Týnec is a town in Chrudim District in the Pardubice Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 2,300 inhabitants.

Hrochův Týnec
Town
Church of Saint Martin
Church of Saint Martin
Flag of Hrochův Týnec
Flag
Coat of arms of Hrochův Týnec
Coat of arms
Hrochův Týnec is located in Czech Republic
Hrochův Týnec
Hrochův Týnec
Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 49°57′34″N 15°54′38″E
Country Czech Republic
RegionPardubice
DistrictChrudim
First mentioned1293
Government
 • MayorAleš Vašek
Area
 • Total12.51 km2 (4.83 sq mi)
Elevation
241 m (791 ft)
Population
 (2023-01-01)[1]
 • Total2,272
 • Density180/km2 (470/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
538 62
Websitewww.hrochuvtynec.cz

Administrative parts

Villages of Blansko, Blížňovice, Skalice and Stíčany are administrative parts of Hrochův Týnec.

Geography

Hrochův Týnec is located about 8 kilometres (5 mi) east of Chrudim and 12 km (7 mi) southeast of Pardubice. It lies in the Svitavy Uplands. It is situated at the confluence of the rivers Novohradka and Ležák.

History

A settlement named Týnec was first mentioned in 1194, but it is not possible to prove that it is Hrochův Týnec. The first trustworthy written mention of Hrochův Týnec is from 1293. It was then a property of the Hroch of Mezilezy family. In 1544, the village was promoted to a market town by Ferdinand II. In 1854, Hrochův Týnec became a town.[2]

Demographics
Historical population
YearPop.±%
18691,743—    
18801,927+10.6%
18901,957+1.6%
19002,023+3.4%
19102,053+1.5%
YearPop.±%
19212,060+0.3%
19301,938−5.9%
19501,806−6.8%
19611,818+0.7%
19701,963+8.0%
YearPop.±%
19802,168+10.4%
19911,966−9.3%
20011,874−4.7%
20111,945+3.8%
20211,973+1.4%
Source: Censuses[3][4]

Transport

Hrochův Týnec lies on the railway from Chrudim to Moravany.

Sights

Hrochův Týnec Castle was built at the end of the 17th century and rebuilt in 1717. It is a valuable Baroque complex with a castle garden.[5]

The Church of Saint Martin is the landmark of the town centre. The current Baroque appearance dates from 1723–1725.[2]

Notable people

References
  1. "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2023". Czech Statistical Office. 2023-05-23.
  2. "Historie města" (in Czech). Město Hrochův Týnec. Retrieved 2022-07-12.
  3. "Historický lexikon obcí České republiky 1869–2011 – Okres Chrudim" (in Czech). Czech Statistical Office. 2015-12-21. pp. 5–6.
  4. "Population Census 2021: Population by sex". Public Database. Czech Statistical Office. 2021-03-27.
  5. "Zámek" (in Czech). National Heritage Institute. Retrieved 2022-07-12.
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