Choceň

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nameChoceň
settlement_typeTown
image_skylineChoceň, náměstí Tyršovo, mariánský sloup a radnice.jpg
image_captionTyršovo Square with the town hall
image_flagFlag of Chocen CZ.svg
image_shieldChoceň.svg
subdivision_typeCountry
subdivision_name
subdivision_type1Region
subdivision_name1Pardubice
subdivision_type2District
subdivision_name2Ústí nad Orlicí
pushpin_mapCzech Republic
pushpin_relief1
pushpin_map_captionLocation in the Czech Republic
coordinates
leader_titleMayor
leader_nameJan Pažin
established_titleFirst mentioned
established_date1227
area_total_km221.69
elevation_m290
population_as_of2025-01-01
population_footnotes
population_total8641
population_density_km2auto
timezone1CET
utc_offset1+1
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postal_code_typePostal code
postal_code565 01
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| name = Choceň | other_name = | settlement_type = Town | image_skyline = Choceň, náměstí Tyršovo, mariánský sloup a radnice.jpg | image_caption = Tyršovo Square with the town hall | image_flag = Flag of Chocen CZ.svg | image_shield = Choceň.svg | subdivision_type = Country | subdivision_name = | subdivision_type1 = Region | subdivision_name1 = Pardubice | subdivision_type2 = District | subdivision_name2 = Ústí nad Orlicí | image_map = | map_caption = | pushpin_map = Czech Republic | pushpin_relief = 1 | pushpin_map_caption = Location in the Czech Republic | coordinates = | coordinates_footnotes = | leader_title = Mayor | leader_name = Jan Pažin | established_title = First mentioned | established_date = 1227 | area_footnotes = | area_total_km2 = 21.69 | elevation_footnotes = | elevation_m = 290 | population_as_of = 2025-01-01 | population_footnotes = | population_total = 8641 | population_density_km2 = auto | timezone1 = CET | utc_offset1 = +1 | timezone1_DST = CEST | utc_offset1_DST = +2 | postal_code_type = Postal code | postal_code = 565 01 | area_code_type = | area_code = | website = | footnotes = Choceň (; ) is a town in Ústí nad Orlicí District in the Pardubice Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 8,600 inhabitants.

Administrative division

Choceň consists of seven municipal parts (in brackets population according to the 2021 census):

  • Choceň (7,928)
  • Březenice (46)
  • Dvořisko (187)
  • Hemže (118)
  • Nová Ves (19)
  • Plchůvky (85)
  • Podrážek (39)

Nová Ves and Plchůvky form an exclave of the municipal territory.

Etymology

The name is derived from the personal name Chocen, meaning "Chocen's (court)".

Geography

Choceň is located about 13 km west of Ústí nad Orlicí and 31 km east of Pardubice. It lies in the Orlice Table. The highest point is at 354 m above sea level. The Tichá Orlice river flows through the town.

History

The first written mention of Choceň is from 1227. In 1292, it was already a market town and was owned by King Wenceslaus II. In the early 14th century, it was acquired by Mikuláš of Potštejn, who founded a castle here. Mikuláš undertook marauding expeditions to the surrounding area. In 1339, the army of Charles IV conquered Choceň, demolished the castle and killed Mikuláš.

During next centuries, Choceň often changed owners. During the rule of Zikmund of Šelmberk, the town experienced a boom. He had a castle with a large courtyard built here in 1562. The next boom was during the rule of the Kinsky family in the 18th century. Several architectionally valuable Baroque buildings were built here, including the new Church of Saint Francis of Assisi, the rectory and the belfry.

In 1845, the railway from Prague to Olomouc via Choceň was built. In 1875 and 1881 the railways to Broumov and Litomyšl were built and Choceň became an important railway junction.

Demographics

|align=none|cols=3 |1869|3932 |1880|4340 |1890|4514 |1900|4981 |1910|5673 |1921|5771 |1930|6998 |1950|7511 |1961|8566 |1970|8710 |1980|9716 |1991|9246 |2001|9039 |2011|8702 |2021|8422 |source=Censuses}}

Economy

The largest industrial employed based in the town is Autoneum CZ, a manufacturer of automotive parts. Since 1928, there is a significant dairy company Choceňská mlékárna in the town.

Transport

Choceň railway station is situated on the main railway lines from Prague to Brno via Pardubice and Ústí nad Orlicí and from Prague to Luhačovice via Olomouc. Choceň is also the terminus of the lines from Náchod, Vysoké Mýto and Litomyšl.

Sights

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The Choceň Castle dates from 1562. It was originally a Renaissance building, rebuilt in the Baroeu style in 1710–1720, and then in its current Neoclassical form in 1829 after it was damaged by a fire. The neo-Gothic Chapel of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary was added to the castle in 1849–1850. Today the castle houses the Orlické Museum.

The Church of Saint Francis of Assisi was built in the Baroque style in 1728–1733, after the old Gothic church was destroyed by a fire. The church has a separate bell tower, built in 1702–1703.

Notable people

References

References

  1. (2025-05-16). "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2025". [[Czech Statistical Office]].
  2. (2022). "Public Census 2021 – basic data". [[Czech Statistical Office]].
  3. (2003-08-01). "Choceň". [[Czech Radio]].
  4. "O městě". Město Choceň.
  5. (2015-12-21). "Historický lexikon obcí České republiky 1869–2011". [[Czech Statistical Office]].
  6. (2021-03-27). "Population Census 2021: Population by sex". [[Czech Statistical Office]].
  7. "Registr ekonomických subjektů". Czech Statistical Office.
  8. "O nás". Choceňská mlékárna s.r.o..
  9. "Detail stanice Choceň". [[České dráhy]].
  10. "Zámek". National Heritage Institute.
  11. "Choceňský zámek". Orlické muzeum v Chocni.
  12. "Kostel sv. Františka Serafinského". National Heritage Institute.

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