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