Přebuz
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| name | Přebuz |
| settlement_type | Town |
| image_skyline | Ost Náves obce.JPG |
| image_caption | Centre of Přebuz |
| image_shield | Gerb Přebuz.png |
| subdivision_type | Country |
| subdivision_name | |
| subdivision_type1 | Region |
| subdivision_name1 | Karlovy Vary |
| subdivision_type2 | District |
| subdivision_name2 | Sokolov |
| pushpin_map | Czech Republic |
| pushpin_relief | 1 |
| pushpin_map_caption | Location in the Czech Republic |
| coordinates | |
| leader_title | Mayor |
| leader_name | Martin Bruoth |
| established_title | First mentioned |
| established_date | 1542 |
| area_total_km2 | 29.77 |
| elevation_m | 886 |
| population_as_of | 2025-01-01 |
| population_footnotes | |
| population_total | 70 |
| population_density_km2 | auto |
| timezone1 | CET |
| utc_offset1 | +1 |
| timezone1_DST | CEST |
| utc_offset1_DST | +2 |
| postal_code_type | Postal code |
| postal_code | 357 06 |
| website | |
| :: |
| name = Přebuz | other_name = | settlement_type = Town | image_skyline = Ost Náves obce.JPG | image_caption = Centre of Přebuz | image_flag = | image_shield = Gerb Přebuz.png | subdivision_type = Country | subdivision_name = | subdivision_type1 = Region | subdivision_name1 = Karlovy Vary | subdivision_type2 = District | subdivision_name2 = Sokolov | 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 = Martin Bruoth | established_title = First mentioned | established_date = 1542 | area_footnotes = | area_total_km2 = 29.77 | elevation_footnotes = | elevation_m = 886 | population_as_of = 2025-01-01 | population_footnotes = | population_total = 70 | population_density_km2 = auto | timezone1 = CET | utc_offset1 = +1 | timezone1_DST = CEST | utc_offset1_DST = +2 | postal_code_type = Postal code | postal_code = 357 06 | area_code_type = | area_code = | website = | footnotes = Přebuz () is a town in Sokolov District in the Karlovy Vary Region of the Czech Republic. It is the smallest town in the Czech Republic by population, which was 70 inhabitants as of 2025. Before World War II, it was a mining town with 3,000 inhabitants.
Etymology
The name is probably derived from the Czech name Přebud, meaning "Přebud's (court)". The German name was probably derived from the Czech one.
Geography
Přebuz is located about 21 km north of Sokolov and 22 km northwest of Karlovy Vary. It lies on the border with Germany, in the western part of the Ore Mountains. The highest point is the mountain Čertova hora at 987 m above sea level. The Rolava River originates in the municipal territory.
History
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The foundation of Přebuz is connected with rich finds of tin ore. According to its chronicle from 1836, Přebuz was founded in 1347 by German colonizers. Although this date is unconfirmed, it is considered probable. The first written mention of Přebuz is from 1542. In 1553, Přebuz gained status and rights of a mining town.
Before World War II, the town had about 3,000 inhabitants. From 1938 to 1945, Přebuz was annexed by Nazi Germany and administered as part of the Reichsgau Sudetenland. After the war, the population has decreased significantly because of expulsion of Germans and termination of mining.
Demographics
Přebuz is by far the least populous municipality with the town status in the Czech Republic.
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Transport
There are no railways or major roads passing through the municipal territory.
Sights
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The main landmark of Přebuz is the Church of Saint Bartholomew. It is originally a Gothic church from the end of the 14th century, rebuilt in the Baroque style around 1775.
References
References
- (2025-05-16). "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2025". [[Czech Statistical Office]].
- Profous, Antonín. (1951). "Místní jména v Čechách III: M–Ř".
- "Informace o městě". Město Přebuz.
- (2024-02-06). "Nejmenší obec a nejmenší město v ČR podle obyvatel i rozlohy".
- (2015-12-21). "Historický lexikon obcí České republiky 1869–2011". [[Czech Statistical Office]].
- (2021-03-27). "Population Census 2021: Population by sex". [[Czech Statistical Office]].
- "Kostel sv. Bartoloměje". National Heritage Institute.
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