Karle

For the cave monuments in India, see Karla Caves.
Karle
Village
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Name origin: Charles' well (source, spring)
Country Czech Republic
Region Pardubice
District Svitavy
Commune Svitavy
Parts Karle, Ostrý Kámen
Elevation 492 m (1,614 ft)
Coordinates CZ 49°46′01″N 16°22′08″E / 49.76694°N 16.36889°E / 49.76694; 16.36889Coordinates: CZ 49°46′01″N 16°22′08″E / 49.76694°N 16.36889°E / 49.76694; 16.36889
Area 19.02 km2 (7.34 sq mi)
Population 395 (2007-12-31)
Density 21 / km2 (54 / sq mi)
First mentioned 1336
Mayor Miroslav Vokál
Timezone CET (UTC+1)
 - summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 568 02
Location in the Czech Republic
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Statistics: statnisprava.cz

Karle (Czech pronunciation: [ˈkarlɛ], German: Karlsbrunn) is a village and municipality in Pardubice Region of the Czech Republic located about 8 km west of Svitavy. It has a population of 395 (2007).

First written mention of the village (Karelsprun) dates back to 1336.

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