Radnice

Radnice
Town
The central square
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Country Czech Republic
Region Plzeň
District Rokycany
Commune Rokycany
Municipality Radnice
Parts Radnice, Svatá Barbora
Center Náměstí Kašpara Šternberka
 - elevation 382 m (1,253 ft)
 - coordinates 49°51′27″N 13°36′26″E / 49.85750°N 13.60722°E / 49.85750; 13.60722Coordinates: 49°51′27″N 13°36′26″E / 49.85750°N 13.60722°E / 49.85750; 13.60722
Area 10.64 km2 (4.11 sq mi)
Population 1,781 (2006-08-28)
Density 167 / km2 (433 / sq mi)
First mentioned 1336
Mayor Josef Melich
Timezone CET (UTC+1)
 - summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 338 28
Location in the Czech Republic
Location in Rokycany District
Wikimedia Commons: Radnice
Statistics: statnisprava.cz
Website: www.radnice.radnicko.cz
Radnice
Municipality with Commissioned Local Authority
Country Czech Republic
Region Plzeň
Little District Rokycany
Municipalities Bezděkov, Břasy, Bujesily, Hlohovice, Chlum, Chomle, Kamenec, Kladruby, Lhotka u Radnic, Liblín, Němčovice, Přívětice, Radnice, Sebečice, Skomelno, Újezd u Svatého Kříže, Vejvanov
Area 147.15 km2 (56.81 sq mi)
Population 6,005 (2005-12-31)
Density 41 / km2 (106 / sq mi)

Radnice (Czech pronunciation: [ˈradɲɪtsɛ]) is a town in the Plzeň Region of the Czech Republic. It lies some 20 km (12 mi) to the northeast from the region capital of Plzeň.

Radnice is also the seat of the Municipality with Commissioned Local Authority within the Plzeň Municipality with Extended Competence.

In 19th century coal mining developed in vicinity of Radnice igniting industrial development, especially in the territory of Břasy. Radnice coal basin was depleted in 20th century and the region has partially reverted to the rural economy.

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