Mokřiny (Aš)

Mokřiny
Village
Official name: Mokřiny
Country Czech Republic
Region Karlovy Vary
District Cheb
Municipality
Coordinates CZ 50°12′23″N 12°12′31″E / 50.20639°N 12.20861°E / 50.20639; 12.20861Coordinates: CZ 50°12′23″N 12°12′31″E / 50.20639°N 12.20861°E / 50.20639; 12.20861
Area 3.41 km2 (1.3 sq mi)
Population 530 (2001)
Density 155 / km2 (401 / sq mi)
First mentioned 1413
Timezone CET (UTC+1)
 - summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 35201
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Mokřiny (German: Nassengrub) is a village in Karlovy Vary Region, Czech Republic, and the second most populous town district of . In 2001 the village had a population of 530.

Geography

Mokřiny is located to the south from Aš; unlike other town districts, it forms a continuous populated area with it. To the east it neighbours with Vernéřov, to the south with Nový Žďár, and to the southeast with Nebesa. To the west is the German border.

History

Mokřiny was established by the Zedtwitz, before 1413, when it is first mentioned. In 1874 Mokřiny became a separate municipality. In 1971 it was joined with Aš.

Progress of population of Mokřiny[1]
Year 1850 1930 1947 1961 1970 2001
Population 244 1726 736 707 624 530

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References

  1. Progress of population of Mokřiny between 1850 and 2001, according to: Obce Ašska v proměnách času, Kolektiv autorů, MÚ Aš (2005)
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