Sokolov, Czech Republic

Sokolov
Sokolov Castle
Sokolov Castle
Flag of Sokolov
Coat of arms of Sokolov
Sokolov is located in Czech Republic
Sokolov
Sokolov
Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 50°10′53″N 12°38′25″E / 50.18139°N 12.64028°E / 50.18139; 12.64028
Country Czech Republic
RegionKarlovy Vary
DistrictSokolov
First mentioned1279
Government
 • MayorPetr Kubis (ANO)
Area
 • Total22.92 km2 (8.85 sq mi)
Elevation
401 m (1,316 ft)
Population
 (2024-01-01)[1]
 • Total22,155
 • Density970/km2 (2,500/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
356 01
Websitewww.sokolov.cz

Sokolov (Czech pronunciation: [ˈsokolof], until 1948 Falknov nad Ohří; German: Falkenau an der Eger) is a town in the Karlovy Vary Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 22,000 inhabitants.

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