Albrechtice (Karviná District)

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Albrechtice
Olbrachcice
Saint Peter and Saint Paul Church
Saint Peter and Saint Paul Church
Flag of Albrechtice
Flag
Coat of arms of Albrechtice
Coat of arms
Albrechtice (Karviná District) (Czech Republic)
Albrechtice (Karviná District)
Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 49°46′59″N 18°31′19″E / 49.78306, 18.52194
Country Czech Republic
Region Moravian-Silesian
District Karviná
First mentioned 1447
Government
 - Mayor Vladislav Šipula
Area
 - Total 12.68 km² (4.9 sq mi)
Elevation 258 m (846 ft)
Population (2006)
 - Total 3,974
 - Density 313.4/km² (811.7/sq mi)
Postal code 735 43
Website: http://www.obecalbrechtice.cz/

Albrechtice  (Polish: Olbrachcice , German: Albersdorf) is a large village in Karviná District, Moravian-Silesian Region of the Czech Republic. It is located 8 km south of Karviná, on the Stonávka River and has a population of 4,071 (2001 census). 23.5% of the population are the Poles.[1] It lies in the historical region of Cieszyn Silesia.

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  • Chlup, Danuta. "Przy wjeździe po polsku", Głos Ludu, 26 July 2007, p. 1. 

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Coordinates: 49°46′59″N, 18°31′19″E