Temelín
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| name | Temelín |
| settlement_type | Municipality |
| image_skyline | Temelin 04710047 (8357352904).jpg |
| image_caption | Temelín Nuclear Power Station |
| image_flag | Temelin prapor.gif |
| image_shield | Coat of arms of Temelín.svg |
| subdivision_type | Country |
| subdivision_name | |
| subdivision_type1 | Region |
| subdivision_name1 | South Bohemian |
| subdivision_type2 | District |
| subdivision_name2 | České Budějovice |
| pushpin_map | Czech Republic |
| pushpin_relief | 1 |
| pushpin_map_caption | Location in the Czech Republic |
| coordinates | |
| established_title | First mentioned |
| established_date | 1381 |
| area_total_km2 | 50.40 |
| elevation_m | 443 |
| population_as_of | 2025-01-01 |
| population_footnotes | |
| population_total | 905 |
| population_density_km2 | auto |
| timezone1 | CET |
| utc_offset1 | +1 |
| timezone1_DST | CEST |
| utc_offset1_DST | +2 |
| postal_code_type | Postal codes |
| postal_code | 373 01, 375 01 |
| website | |
| :: |
| name = Temelín | other_name = | settlement_type = Municipality | image_skyline = Temelin 04710047 (8357352904).jpg | image_caption = Temelín Nuclear Power Station | image_flag = Temelin prapor.gif | image_shield = Coat of arms of Temelín.svg | subdivision_type = Country | subdivision_name = | subdivision_type1 = Region | subdivision_name1 = South Bohemian | subdivision_type2 = District | subdivision_name2 = České Budějovice | image_map = | map_caption = | pushpin_map = Czech Republic | pushpin_relief = 1 | pushpin_map_caption = Location in the Czech Republic | coordinates = | coordinates_footnotes = | established_title = First mentioned | established_date = 1381 | area_footnotes = | area_total_km2 = 50.40 | elevation_footnotes = | elevation_m = 443 | population_as_of = 2025-01-01 | population_footnotes = | population_total = 905 | population_density_km2 = auto | timezone1 = CET | utc_offset1 = +1 | timezone1_DST = CEST | utc_offset1_DST = +2 | postal_code_type = Postal codes | postal_code = 373 01, 375 01 | area_code_type = | area_code = | website = | footnotes = Temelín (, ) is a municipality and village in České Budějovice District in the South Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 900 inhabitants. It is known for the Temelín Nuclear Power Station.
Administrative division
Temelín consists of 11 municipal parts (in brackets population according to the 2021 census):
- Temelín (366)
- Březí u Týna nad Vltavou (0)
- Knín (4)
- Kočín (76)
- Křtěnov (0)
- Lhota pod Horami (125)
- Litoradlice (49)
- Podhájí (0)
- Sedlec (51)
- Temelínec (0)
- Zvěrkovice (86)
Etymology
The name is derived from the personal name Temela.
Geography
Temelín is located about 25 km north of České Budějovice. It lies mostly in the Tábor Uplands, only the western part of the municipal territory with the villages of Lhota pod Horami and Sedlec lies in the České Budějovice Basin. The highest point is a hill at 525 m above sea level. The eastern municipal border is formed by the Vltava River and by the Hněvkovice Reservoir, built on the Vltava. The territory of Temelín is rich in small fishponds.
History
The first written mention of Temelín is from 1381. From 1482 until the establishment of an independent municipality in 1850, it was a part of the Neznašov estate.
In the 1980s, the villages of Březí u Týna nad Vltavou, Knín, Křtěnov and Temelínec were demolished for the construction of the power plant.
Demographics
|align=none|cols=3 |1869|2920 |1880|2934 |1890|2823 |1900|2776 |1910|2772 |1921|2741 |1930|2520 |1950|2031 |1961|2012 |1970|1811 |1980|1546 |1991|751 |2001|714 |2011|795 |2021|757 |source=Censuses}}
Economy
Temelín Nuclear Power Station, one of the two Czech nuclear power plants, is located in the municipality.
Transport
A railway runs through the municipal territory, but there is no passenger transport.
Sights
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The main historical landmark of the municipality is the Church of Saint Procopius. It was built in the Gothic style around 1300. In the 18th century, it was partially rebuilt and modified in the Baroque style. Next to the church is a separate bell tower from the 16th century. The church is the last remnant of the abandoned village of Křtěnov.
Vysoký Hrádek Castle is located next to the nuclear power station, in the area of Březí u Týna nad Vltavou. It is a Renaissance castle that houses the information centre of the nuclear power station.
The Býšov Fortress is located in the area of Knín. It dates from the 14th century.
In the centre of Temelín is a chapel from around 1905.
Gallery
Kočín (Temelín) 06.jpg|Kočín Kočín (Temelín) 02.jpg|Chapel of Saint Procopius in Kočín Temelin-pond.jpg|Panský pond Tvrz Býšov-2011-29-12.JPG|Býšov fortress in Knín Ic temelin.jpg|Vysoký Hrádek Castle
References
References
- (2025-05-16). "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2025". [[Czech Statistical Office]].
- (2022). "Public Census 2021 – basic data". [[Czech Statistical Office]].
- "Temelín a přidružené obce". Obec Temelín.
- (2019-08-11). "Museli vymést celý dům, pak jim ho zbořili. Po vesnicích u Temelína nezbylo skoro nic". [[Czech Radio]].
- (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. Prokopa". National Heritage Institute.
- "Informační centrum Temelín (Zámek Vysoký Hrádek)". City of České Budějovice.
- "Tvrz Býšov". National Heritage Institute.
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