Chomutov District
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Administrative division
Chomutov District is divided into two administrative districts of municipalities with extended competence: Chomutov and Kadaň.
List of municipalities
Cities and towns are marked in bold and market towns in italics:
Bílence - Blatno - Boleboř - Březno - Černovice - Chbany - Chomutov - Domašín - Droužkovice - Hora Svatého Šebestiána - Hrušovany - Jirkov - Kadaň - Kalek - Klášterec nad Ohří - Kovářská - Křimov - Kryštofovy Hamry - Libědice - Loučná pod Klínovcem - Málkov - Mašťov - Měděnec - Místo - Nezabylice - Okounov - Otvice - Perštejn - Pesvice - Pětipsy - Račetice - Radonice - Rokle - Spořice - Strupčice - Údlice - Vejprty - Veliká Ves - Vilémov - Vrskmaň - Všehrdy - Všestudy - Výsluní - Vysoká Pec
Geography
Chomutov District borders Germany in the north. The district consists of two distinct parts, the forested and mountainous landscape in the northwest and the flat, mainly agricultural landscape in the southeast. The territory extends into three geomorphological mesoregions: Most Basin (south and east), Ore Mountains (north and west), and Doupov Mountains (small part in the southwest). The highest point of the district and the entire Ústí nad Labem Region is a contour line below the top of the Klínovec Mountain in Loučná pod Klínovcem with an elevation of Script error: No such module "convert"., the highest peak is the nearby Macecha at Script error: No such module "convert".. The lowest point is the river bed of the Ohře in Březno 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 38.5% of the district's area.[1]
The most important river is the Ohře, which flows across the southern part of the territory. Notable are the rivers Bílina and Chomutovka that originates here and drain the northern part. The largest bodies of water are the reservoirs Nechranice (the sixth largest reservoir in the country) and Přísečnice. There are also several ponds and the artificial lake Kamencové jezero.
There are no large-scale protected areas.
Demographics
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Most populated municipalities
| Name | Population[2] | Area (km2) |
|---|---|---|
| Chomutov | 46,771 | 29 |
| Jirkov | 19,240 | 17 |
| Kadaň | 18,090 | 66 |
| Klášterec nad Ohří | 14,068 | 54 |
| Vejprty | 2,766 | 10 |
| Spořice | 1,537 | 17 |
| Březno | 1,443 | 46 |
| Údlice | 1,304 | 12 |
| Strupčice | 1,178 | 20 |
| Vysoká Pec | 1,173 | 20 |
Economy
The largest employers with headquarters in Chomutov District and at least 500 employees are:[3]
| Economic entity | Location | Number of employees | Main activity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Severočeské doly | Chomutov | 2,500–2,999 | Coal mining |
| Magna Automotive (CZ) | Spořice | 1,000–1,499 | Manufacture of parts for motor vehicles |
| Alleima CZ | Chomutov | 500–999 | Manufacture of metal pipes |
| Parker Hannifin Industrial | Chomutov | 500–999 | Manufacture of hydraulic and pneumatic systems |
| Povodí Ohře | Chomutov | 500–999 | Water treatment |
| Kadaň Hospital | Kadaň | 500–999 | Health care |
| Donaldson Czech Republic | Klášterec nad Ohří | 500–999 | Manufacture of filters |
| HOPI | Klášterec nad Ohří | 500–999 | Transport and storage |
| Toyoda Gosei Czech | Klášterec nad Ohří | 500–999 | Manufacture of parts for motor vehicles |
| ZF Electronics | Klášterec nad Ohří | 500–999 | Manufacture of keyboards |
Transport
The D7 motorway from Prague leads to Chomutov.
Sights
Mědník Hill in Měděnec was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2019 as part of the transnational Ore Mountain Mining Region.[4]
The most important monuments in the district, protected as national cultural monuments, are:[5]
The best-preserved settlements and landscapes, protected as monument reservations and monument zones, are:[6]
- Kadaň (monument reservation)
- Chomutov
- Klášterec nad Ohří
- Mašťov
- Mining landscape Háj–Kovářská–Mědník
The most visited tourist destination is the Chomutov Zoo.[7]
Notable people
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References
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External links
- Chomutov District – profile on the Czech Statistical Office website
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