Merklín (Plzeň-South District)

Merklín is a municipality and village in Plzeň-South District in the Plzeň Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 1,200 inhabitants.

Merklín
Municipality
Bystřice River in Merklín
Bystřice River in Merklín
Coat of arms of Merklín
Coat of arms
Merklín is located in Czech Republic
Merklín
Merklín
Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 49°33′38″N 13°11′53″E
Country Czech Republic
RegionPlzeň
DistrictPlzeň-South
First mentioned1356
Area
 • Total17.01 km2 (6.57 sq mi)
Elevation
385 m (1,263 ft)
Population
 (2023-01-01)[1]
 • Total1,189
 • Density70/km2 (180/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
334 52
Websitewww.merklin.cz

Merklín lies approximately 25 kilometres (16 mi) south-west of Plzeň and 106 km (66 mi) south-west of Prague.

Administrative parts

Villages of Kloušov and Lhota are administrative parts of Merklín.

  • Church of Saint Nicholas
    Church of Saint Nicholas
  • Merklín Castle
    Merklín Castle
  • Main street
    Main street

References
  1. "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2023". Czech Statistical Office. 2023-05-23.
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