Drásov
Eastern part of Drásov
Eastern part of Drásov
Flag of Drásov
Coat of arms of Drásov
Drásov is located in Czech Republic
Drásov
Drásov
Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 49°42′8″N 14°7′4″E / 49.70222°N 14.11778°E / 49.70222; 14.11778
Country Czech Republic
RegionCentral Bohemian
DistrictPříbram
First mentioned1057
Area
  Total5.47 km2 (2.11 sq mi)
Elevation
434 m (1,424 ft)
Population
 (2023-01-01)[1]
  Total443
  Density81/km2 (210/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
261 01
Websitewww.drasov.eu

Drásov is a municipality and village in Příbram District in the Central Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 400 inhabitants.

Administrative parts

The village of Skalka is an administrative part of Drásov.

Geography

Drásov is located about 7 kilometres (4 mi) east of Příbram and 40 km (25 mi) southwest of Prague. It lies on the border between the Benešov Uplands and Brdy Highlands. The highest point is the hill Velký Chlum at 481 m (1,578 ft) above sea level. The Kocába River flows through the municipality and supplies a system of several ponds.

History

The first written mention of Drásov is from 1057.[2]

Transport

The D4 motorway passes through the municipality.

Sights

There are no protected cultural monuments in the municipality.[3] The most notable building is the Chapel of Saint Wenceslaus.[4]

References

  1. "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2023". Czech Statistical Office. 2023-05-23.
  2. "O obci" (in Czech). Obec Drásov. Retrieved 2023-03-02.
  3. "Výsledky vyhledávání: Kulturní památky, okres Příbram". Ústřední seznam kulturních památek (in Czech). National Heritage Institute. Retrieved 2023-03-02.
  4. "Kaple svatého Václava v Drásově". Drobné památky (in Czech). Retrieved 2023-03-02.
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