Popovičky is a municipality and village in Prague-East District in the Central Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 500 inhabitants.
Administrative division Popovičky consists of three municipal parts (in brackets population according to the 2021 census): Popovičky (279) Chomutovice (209) Nebřenice (17)
Etymology The name is diminutive of Popovice. It was derived either from the personal name Pop, or from the old Czech word pop (i.e. 'priest'), meaning "the village of Pop's/priest's people".
Geography Popovičky is located about southeast of Prague. It lies in the Benešov Uplands. The highest point is at above sea level. The stream Chomutovický potok flows across the municipality.
History The first written mention of Popovičky is from 1352. Chomutovice was first mentioned in 1205 and Nebřenice in 1437.
Demographics
Transport
There are no railways or major roads passing through the municipality.
Sport There is a golf course in Nebřenice.
Sights
The main landmark of Popovičky is the Church of Saint Bartholomew. The originally medieval church was completely rebuilt in the Baroque style in 1731–1736.
The Nebřenice Chateau was built as a hunting lodge in the early 19th century. Today, it is the seat of the golf clubhouse.
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