Bdín
Municipality in Central Bohemian, Czech Republic From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Bdín is a municipality and village in Rakovník District in the Central Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 70 inhabitants.
Bdín | |
|---|---|
 Municipal office | |
  Bdín Location in the Czech Republic | |
| Coordinates: 50°12′51″N 13°51′32″E | |
| Country |  Czech Republic |
| Region | Central Bohemian |
| District | Rakovník |
| First mentioned | 1318 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.12 km2 (0.82 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 360 m (1,180 ft) |
| Population (2024-01-01)[1] | |
| • Total | 70 |
| • Density | 33/km2 (86/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 270 54 |
| Website | www |
Etymology
The name is derived from the personal name Bda, meaning "Bda's court".[2]
Geography
Bdín is located about 15 kilometres (9 mi) northeast of Rakovník and 39 km (24 mi) northwest of Prague. It lies in the Džbán range. The highest point is at 476 m (1,562 ft) above sea level. The stream Bakovský potok flows through the municipality.
History
The first written mention of Bdín is from 1318.[2]
Demographics
Transport
The I/16 road, which connects the D6 motorway with Slaný and Mělník, runs along the southern municipal border.
Sights
Bdín is poor in monuments. The most notable landmarks are a wooden belfry and a bust of John Amos Comenius from 1913.[2]
References
External links
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