Kounice

Kounice (German: Kaunitz) is a market town in Nymburk District in the Central Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 1,500 inhabitants. It lies 5 km (3 mi) north of the town of Český Brod

Kounice
Dilapidated Kounice Castle
Kounice
Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 50°6′28″N 14°51′22″E
Country Czech Republic
RegionCentral Bohemian
DistrictNymburk
First mentioned1257
Area
  Total11.29 km2 (4.36 sq mi)
Elevation
206 m (676 ft)
Population
 (2021-01-01)[1]
  Total1,546
  Density140/km2 (350/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
289 15
Websitewww.kounice.cz

History

The first written mention of Kounice is from 1257.[2]

References

  1. "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2021". Czech Statistical Office. 2021-04-30.
  2. "Historie obce" (in Czech). Městys Kounice. Retrieved 2021-07-06.


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