Žinkovy

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image_captionChurch of Saint Wenceslaus
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image_shieldŽinkovy znak.png
subdivision_typeCountry
subdivision_name
subdivision_type1Region
subdivision_name1Plzeň
subdivision_type2District
subdivision_name2Plzeň-South
pushpin_mapCzech Republic
pushpin_relief1
pushpin_map_captionLocation in the Czech Republic
coordinates
established_titleFirst mentioned
established_date1176
area_total_km220.46
elevation_m464
population_as_of2025-01-01
population_footnotes
population_total853
population_density_km2auto
timezone1CET
utc_offset1+1
timezone1_DSTCEST
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postal_code_typePostal codes
postal_code335 01, 335 54
website
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Administrative division

Žinkovy consists of four municipal parts (in brackets population according to the 2021 census):

  • Žinkovy (581)
  • Březí (147)
  • Čepinec (42)
  • Kokořov (91)

Etymology

The oldest form of the name was Žizenkovy. The name was derived from the personal name Žizenka, meaning "Žizenka's (court)".

Geography

Žinkovy is located about 29 km south of Plzeň. It lies on the border between the Švihov Highlands and Blatná Uplands. The highest point is the hill Buč at 617 m above sea level. The Úslava River flows through the town. The territory of Žinkovy is rich in fishponds; south of the market town proper are two notable ponds, Labuť and Žinkovský rybník.

History

The first written mention of Žinkovy is from 1176, when it was owned by Oldřich of Žinkovy. His descendant built the Potštejn Castle near Žinkovy in 1252–1259 and became known as Lords of Potštejn. The estates of Potštejn and Žinkovy were merged and Žinkovy was promoted to a market town in the second half of the 13th century. Lords of Potštejn owned the area until the 15th century, then the castle became a ruin.

At the beginning of the 16th century, when the site of the old castle was already overgrown with forest, the market town experienced its greatest period of development. Labuť pond was established. Revenues from brewing, cattle breeding, and the cultivation and sale of cereals increased. A Renaissance fortress was built in 1559. Development was slowed down by big fires in 1684 and 1743 and Žinkovy had to be rebuilt.

Demographics

|align=none|cols=3 |1869|1573 |1880|1677 |1890|1546 |1900|1609 |1910|1498 |1921|1517 |1930|1368 |1950|1224 |1961|1213 |1970|1055 |1980|1031 |1991|1042 |2001|931 |2011|896 |2021|861 |source=Censuses}}

Transport

There are no railways or major roads passing through the municipality.

Sights

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Among the main landmarks of Žinkovy is the Church of Saint Wenceslaus. The oldest church in Žinkovy was first documented in 1352. After the fire in 1734, it was demolished and the current Baroque church was built on its site in 1735.

The Žinkovy Castle was built between 1624 and 1642 on the site of the Renaissance fortress. The castle was gradually extended into a three-wing Baroque building with Neoclassical modifications. After 1897, the castle was completely rebuilt in the Romantic style and surrounded by an English park. From 1999, it is privately owned and unused.

Notable people

Twin towns – sister cities

Žinkovy is twinned with:

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. Profous, Antonín. (1957). "Místní jména v Čechách IV: S–Ž".
  4. "Historie". Městys Žinkovy.
  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. "Kostel sv. Václava". National Heritage Institute.
  8. "Zámek". National Heritage Institute.
  9. "Partnerská obec". Městys Žinkovy.

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