Kováň is a municipality and village in Mladá Boleslav District in the Central Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 200 inhabitants.
Etymology The name is derived from the personal name Kován, meaning "Kován's (court)".
Geography Kováň is located about west of Mladá Boleslav and northeast of Prague. It lies in the Jizera Table. The municipality is situated on the left bank of the stream Strenický potok.
History The first written mention of Kováň is from 1219.
Demographics
Economy Kováň is known for the Podkováň brewery. The brewery was founded in 1434.
Transport There are no railways or major roads passing through the municipality.
Sights The main landmark of Kováň is the Church of Saint Francis of Assisi. It was built in the Baroque style around 1750.
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