Roudnice nad Labem
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Roudnice nad Labem | |||
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Country | Czech Republic | ||
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Region | Ústí nad Labem | ||
District | Litoměřice | ||
Commune | Roudnice nad Labem | ||
River | Elbe | ||
Elevation | 195 m (640 ft) | ||
Coordinates | |||
Area | 16.67 km² (6.44 sq mi) | ||
Population | 13,263 (2006-07-03) | ||
Density | 796 /km² (2,062 /sq mi) | ||
First mentioned | 1167 | ||
Mayor | Zdeněk Kubínek | ||
Timezone | CET (UTC+1) | ||
- summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | ||
Postal code | 413 01 | ||
Wikimedia Commons: Roudnice nad Labem | |||
Statistics: statnisprava.cz | |||
Website: www.roudnicenl.cz | |||
Roudnice nad Labem (IPA: [ˈroʊ̯dɲɪtsɛ ˈnadlabɛm]; German: Raudnitz) is a town in the Ústí nad Labem Region in Czech Republic, north of Prague. It is located on the river Labe. The current population is about 13,500.
Now a modern town, it dates back to mid-12th century and is known for its eventful history and beautiful castles.