Provodín
Provodín | |
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Main street in Provodín | |
Provodín Location in the Czech Republic | |
| Coordinates: 50°37′4″N 14°36′5″E / 50.61778°N 14.60139°E | |
| Country | Czech Republic |
| Region | Liberec |
| District | Česká Lípa |
| First mentioned | 1376 |
| Area | |
• Total | 12.58 km2 (4.86 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 263 m (863 ft) |
| Population (2025-01-01)[1] | |
• Total | 721 |
| • Density | 57.3/km2 (148/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 471 67 |
| Website | www |
Provodín is a municipality and village in Česká Lípa District in the Liberec Region of the Czech Republic.[2] It has about 700 inhabitants and covers an area of about 12.6 km sq. The settlement is based in the historical region of Bohemia, approximately 8 km southeast of the town of Česká Lípa and about 80 km northeast of Prague.[2]
History
The earliest mention of Provodín dates back to 1376, when a local official named Nýček of Provodín was recorded in a municipal register from Bělá pod Bezdězem.[3] In the Middle Ages, the village was part of the Jestřebí estate, controlled by the noble Berka of Dubá family. Ownership was later passed through several noble families, including the Smiřický and Vartenberk families.[3]
In 1622, following the defeat of the Bohemian revolt during the "Thirty Years' War," the estate was confiscated and transferred to the powerful military leader Albrecht von Wallenstein. Following his death in 1634, the property was eventually passed into the ownership of the Kounic (Kaunitz) family, who controlled the estate for centuries.[3] Like many villages in the area, Provodín suffered significantly during the "Thirty Years' War" (1618-1648), when repeated troop movement led to destruction and population decline.[3]
Geography
Provodín is located in the southwestern foothills of the Provodínské kameny (Provodín Rocks), a sandstone formation characteristic of northern Bohemia.[3] The villa sits at an elevation of about 263 m above sea level and is located along transport routes connecting the towns of Zákupy, Jestřebí, and Česká Lípa.[3]
The municipality is surrounded by several nearby settlements and municipalities, including:[3]
- Česká Lípa to the north.
- Zákupy to the northeast.
- Doksy to the south.
- Jestřebí and Zahrádky to the southwest.
- Sosnová to the west.
Administrative division
Provodín consists of two municipal parts (in brackets population according to the 2021 census):[2]
- Provodín (660)
- Srní u České Lípy (62)
Demographics
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 1869 | 520 | — |
| 1880 | 500 | −3.8% |
| 1890 | 489 | −2.2% |
| 1900 | 441 | −9.8% |
| 1910 | 491 | +11.3% |
| 1921 | 461 | −6.1% |
| 1930 | 696 | +51.0% |
| 1950 | 435 | −37.5% |
| 1961 | 582 | +33.8% |
| 1970 | 556 | −4.5% |
| 1980 | 768 | +38.1% |
| 1991 | 726 | −5.5% |
| 2001 | 688 | −5.2% |
| 2011 | 668 | −2.9% |
| 2021 | 722 | +8.1% |
| Source: Censuses[4][5] | ||
Economy
Historically, the inhabitants of Provodín relied primarily on agriculture and rural crafts, with tradespeople linked economically to the nearby town of Jestřebí.[3] By the late nineteenth century, economic activity diversified when sandstone and glass-making were opened in the area. These quarries supplied raw materials used in glass production and filtration systems.[6] The arrival of the Bakov nad Jizerou-Česká Lípa railway line in 1867 further connected the village to trade networks. Although a station was built nearby, it was named Jestřebí, despite repeated attempts by Provodín officials to rename it after their village.[6]
Development
In the early twentieth century, Provodín had a mixed Czech and German population, reflecting the broad ethnic composition of northern Bohemia before the Second World War. A 1930 census recorded 588 inhabitants, most of whom were German speakers.[6] During the communist period in Czechoslovakia, administrative reforms led to the merge of Provodín with the municipality of Jestřebí in 1981. After the political changes following the 1989 Velvet Revolution, the municipality regained independent administrative status in 1990.[6]
Present Day
Today, Provodín is a small rural municipality with basic civic infrastructure including a school, post office, small retail outlets, and recreational facilities. The village also has a water supply, gas distribution, and sewer networks.[3] Community life centers around local cultural events, sports, and other activities organized by the municipal government and local associations.[3]
References
- ^ "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2025". Czech Statistical Office. 2025-05-16.
- ^ a b c "Public Census 2021 – basic data". Public Database (in Czech). Czech Statistical Office. 2022.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j "Současnost - Oficiální stránky obce Provodín". www.obec-provodin.cz. Retrieved 2026-03-15.
- ^ "Historický lexikon obcí České republiky 1869–2011" (in Czech). Czech Statistical Office. 2015-12-21.
- ^ "Population Census 2021: Population by sex". Public Database. Czech Statistical Office. 2021-03-27.
- ^ a b c d "HISTORIE OBCE :: Můj Provodín". www.muj-provodin.cz. Retrieved 2026-03-15.
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