Duchcov

Duchcov
Republiky Square with Duchcov Castle and the Church of the Annunciation of Our Lady
Republiky Square with Duchcov Castle and the Church of the Annunciation of Our Lady
Flag of Duchcov
Coat of arms of Duchcov
Duchcov is located in Czech Republic
Duchcov
Duchcov
Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 50°36′14″N 13°44′47″E / 50.60389°N 13.74639°E / 50.60389; 13.74639
Country Czech Republic
RegionÚstí nad Labem
DistrictTeplice
First mentioned1207
Government
 • MayorZbyněk Šimbera (ČSSD)
Area
 • Total15.41 km2 (5.95 sq mi)
Elevation
201 m (659 ft)
Population
 (2024-01-01)[1]
 • Total8,685
 • Density560/km2 (1,500/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
419 01
Websitewww.duchcov.cz

Duchcov (Czech pronunciation: [ˈduxtsof]; German: Dux) is a town in Teplice District in the Ústí nad Labem Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 8,700 inhabitants. Duchcov is known for the Duchcov Castle. The historic town centre with the castle complex is well preserved and is protected by law as an urban monument zone.

  1. ^ "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2024". Czech Statistical Office. 2024-05-17.