Vernéřov (Aš)

Vernéřov
Village
Official name: Vernéřov
Country	Czech Republic
Region	Karlovy Vary
District	Cheb
Municipality	Aš
Elevation	602 m (1,975 ft)
Coordinates	CZ 50°13′10″N 12°14′6″E / 50.21944°N 12.23500°ECoordinates: CZ 50°13′10″N 12°14′6″E / 50.21944°N 12.23500°E
Area	8.55 km^2 (3.3 sq mi)
Population	106 (2001)
Density	12 / km^2 (31 / sq mi)
First mentioned	1395
Timezone	CET (UTC+1)
- summer (DST)	CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code	35201
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Vernéřov (German: Wernersreuth) is a village in Karlovy Vary Region, Czech Republic. It is the third largest town district of Aš. In 2001 the village had a population of 106.

In the village there are a market, restaurant, bus stop and a few ponds.

Geography

Vernéřov lies 3 kilometres east from Aš, about 602 meters above sea level. It neighbours with Aš to the west, with Nebesa to the south, with Horní Paseky to the east and with Dolní Paseky to the north. The river Bílý Halštrov flows through the village.

History

Vernéřov was first mentioned in 1395. From 1490 to the early 18th century tin, gold and silver were mined in the nearby mines.

Progress of population of Vernéřov^[1]

Year	1850	1930	1947	1961	1970	2001
Population	1 065	1 151	336	186	141	106

Landmarks

• World War I Memorial,
• School building,
• Petrova studánka (Fountain of Peter) from 1912.

Gallery

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  WW1 Memorial.

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  Old cemetery.

References

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