Beroun District
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Administrative division
Beroun District is divided into two administrative districts of municipalities with extended competence: Beroun and Hořovice.
List of municipalities
Towns are marked in bold and market towns in italics:
Bavoryně - Beroun - Běštín - Březová - Broumy - Bubovice - Bykoš - Bzová - Cerhovice - Chaloupky - Chlustina - Chodouň - Chrustenice - Chyňava - Drozdov - Felbabka - Hlásná Třebaň - Hořovice - Hostomice - Hředle - Hudlice - Hvozdec - Hýskov - Jivina - Karlštejn - Komárov - Koněprusy - Korno - Kotopeky - Králův Dvůr - Kublov - Lážovice - Lhotka - Libomyšl - Liteň - Loděnice - Lochovice - Lužce - Malá Víska - Málkov - Měňany - Mezouň - Mořina - Mořinka - Nenačovice - Nesvačily - Neumětely - Nižbor - Nový Jáchymov - Olešná - Osek - Osov - Otmíče - Otročiněves - Podbrdy - Podluhy - Praskolesy - Rpety - Skřipel - Skuhrov - Srbsko - Stašov - Suchomasty - Svatá - Svatý Jan pod Skalou - Svinaře - Tetín - Tlustice - Tmaň - Točník - Trubín - Trubská - Újezd - Velký Chlumec - Vinařice - Vižina - Vráž - Všeradice - Vysoký Újezd - Zadní Třebaň - Zaječov - Záluží - Zdice - Žebrák - Železná
Geography
A hilly landscape is typical for the district. The territory extends into three geomorphological mesoregions: Křivoklát Highlands (north), Hořovice Uplands (central part) and Brdy Highlands (south). The highest point of the district is the hill Jordán in Zaječov with an elevation of Script error: No such module "convert"., the lowest point is the river basin of the Berounka in Zadní Třebaň at Script error: No such module "convert"..
From the total district area of Template:Cvt, agricultural land occupies Template:Cvt, forests occupy Template:Cvt, and water area occupies Template:Cvt. Forests cover 38.8% of the district's area.[1]
The most important river is the Berounka, which drains the entire territory. Its longest tributary is the Litavka. The area is very poor in bodies of water.
In the district are three protected landscape areas: Bohemian Karst, Brdy and Křivoklátsko.
Demographics
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Most populated municipalities
| Name | Population[2] | Area (km2) |
|---|---|---|
| Beroun | 21,521 | 31 |
| Králův Dvůr | 10,598 | 15 |
| Hořovice | 8,055 | 10 |
| Zdice | 4,124 | 14 |
| Komárov | 2,426 | 6 |
| Hýskov | 2,259 | 6 |
| Žebrák | 2,248 | 9 |
| Nižbor | 2,133 | 28 |
| Loděnice | 2,040 | 6 |
| Vysoký Újezd | 1,995 | 12 |
Economy
The largest employers with headquarters in Beroun District and at least 500 employees are:[3]
| Economic entity | Location | Number of employees | Main activity |
|---|---|---|---|
| GZ Media | Loděnice | 1,500–1,999 | Manufacture of vinyls |
| Tipsport.net | Beroun | 1,000–1,499 | Betting agency |
| A-ROYAL Service | Beroun | 500–999 | Private security activities |
| Saint-Gobain Sekurit ČR | Hořovice | 500–999 | Manufacture of flat glass |
| Arriva Střední Čechy | Králův Dvůr | 500–999 | Passenger transport |
| Mubea | Žebrák | 500–999 | Manufacture of machinery and equipment |
| Mubea Transmission Components | Žebrák | 500–999 | Manufacture of rubber and plastic products |
| Smurfit Westrock Czech | Žebrák | 500–999 | Manufacture of paper packaging |
| Valeo Výměníky Tepla | Žebrák | 500–999 | Manufacture of heating systems |
Transport
The D5 motorway from Prague to Plzeň and the border with Germany passes through the district.
Sights
The most important monuments in the district, protected as national cultural monuments, are:[4]
- Karlštejn Castle
- Ruins of the castles Žebrák and Točník
- Hořovice Castle
- Benedictine monastery in Svatý Jan pod Skalou
The best-preserved settlements and landscapes, protected as monument zones, are:[5]
The most visited tourist destination is the Karlštejn Castle.[6]
Notable people
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References
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External links
- Beroun District – profile on the Czech Statistical Office website
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