Nová Role
Nová Role (German: Neurohlau) is a town in Karlovy Vary District in the Karlovy Vary Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 4,200 inhabitants.
Nová Role | |
|---|---|
 Saint Michael Church | |
 Flag  Coat of arms | |
  Nová Role Location in the Czech Republic | |
| Coordinates: 50°16′16″N 12°47′3″E | |
| Country |  Czech Republic |
| Region | Karlovy Vary |
| District | Karlovy Vary |
| First mentioned | 1293 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Jitka Pokorná |
| Area | |
| • Total | 13.53 km2 (5.22 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 418 m (1,371 ft) |
| Population (2021-01-01)[1] | |
| • Total | 4,154 |
| • Density | 310/km2 (800/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 362 25 |
| Website | www |
Administrative parts
Villages of Jimlíkov and Mezirolí are administrative parts of Nová Role.
History
The first written mention of Nová Role is from 1293.[2]
During World War II, Nazi German Neurohlau concentration camp was located here.
References
- "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2021". Czech Statistical Office. 2021-04-30.
- "První zmínka o Nové Roli" (in Czech). Město Nová Role. Retrieved 2021-06-03.
- "Partnerské obce". novarole.cz (in Czech). Město Nová Role. Retrieved 2020-07-23.
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