Borek (Rokycany)

Borek is a Municipal District of the town of Rokycany in Rokycany District, Plzeň Region of the Czech republic.

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History

The formerly independent village of Borek is located ca.2 km east of Rokycany's town center. Mentioned for the first time in 1390 („Borek villa ad distr. Rokyczan“).[1] In the 15th century the village was abandoned to be resettled in 17th century as a small cluster of dwellings centered around the iron mill.[2] It grew further in 18th a 19th century covering most of the elevated peninsula of Borecký rybník Lake. During 19th century the built-up area expanded southwards, to the proximity of major Prague-Plzeň road. In 1960 Borek came under the jurisdiction of Rokycany. In 20th century the built-up area of Borek further expanded amalgamating the village with Rokycany.

Landmarks

The Borecký rybník Lake is the best known landmark of this Municipal District. Area of the Lake is reported to be 15 hectares or 10 hectares.[3]

Demography

Borek's population saw major growth for most of 19th century. In 2nd half of 20th century it however started to decline significantly. The depopulation slowed recently and as new areas are slated for residential development in Borek the trend is to revert soon.

Year 1869 1880 1890 1900 1910 1921 1930 1950 1961 1970 1980 1991 1995 2001 2007
Population 473 504 544 513 586 618 589 427 356 440 405 335 271 263 261

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References

  1. ^ Kuča, K.: Města a městečka v Čechách, na Moravě a ve Slezsku, díl 6.: Pro-Sto, Praha 2004.
  2. ^ Vařeka, P.: Archeologie zaniklých středověkých vesnic na Rokycansku I, Plzeň 2006
  3. ^ 36.schůze obecního zastupitelstva, 25.4.1935.; Kumpera J.:, Západočeský kraj A-Z, Plzeň 1989, s.47.
  4. ^ http://rokycanyhomepage.ic.cz/obyvatelstvo.htm