Káraný
Káraný is a municipality and village in Prague-East District in the Central Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 800 inhabitants. It lies on the confluence of Elbe and Jizera rivers.
Káraný | |
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 Water treatment facility | |
 Flag  Coat of arms | |
  Káraný Location in the Czech Republic | |
| Coordinates: 50°10′29″N 14°44′13″E | |
| Country |  Czech Republic |
| Region | Central Bohemian |
| District | Prague-East |
| Founded | 1777 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8.94 km2 (3.45 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 173 m (568 ft) |
| Population (2021-01-01)[1] | |
| • Total | 782 |
| • Density | 87/km2 (230/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 250 75 |
| Website | www |
History
The village was founded in 1777.[2]
Economy
Thank to its location, Káraný is known as a recreation area. A significant majority of the houses in the village are cottages of residents of Prague and other larger towns nearby.[3]
Since 1914 Káraný has supplied Prague with drinking water. Its water treatment facility on right bank of the Elbe is one of three major sources of drinking water for Prague.[4]
In 2010–2012, a small hydroelectric power plant was built.[5]
References
- "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2021". Czech Statistical Office. 2021-04-30.
- "Založení osady Káraný" (in Czech). Obec Káraný. Retrieved 2021-06-21.
- "Stručná historie" (in Czech). Obec Káraný. Retrieved 2021-06-21.
- "Vznik vodárny" (in Czech). Obec Káraný. Retrieved 2021-06-21.
- "Vodní elektrárna" (in Czech). Obec Káraný. Retrieved 2021-06-21.
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