Hvozd is a municipality and village in Rakovník District in the Central Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 200 inhabitants.
Administrative division Hvozd consists of two municipal parts (in brackets population according to the 2021 census): Hvozd (98) Žďáry (46)
Etymology The word hvozd means 'forest' in Czech. The village was founded on the site of a forest or near a forest.
Geography Hvozd is located about south of Rakovník and west of Prague. It lies in the Plasy Uplands. The highest point is the hill Nad Kostelem at above sea level.
History The first written mention of Hvozd is from 1352.
Demographics
Transport There are no railways or major roads passing through the municipality.
Sights
The main landmark of Hvozd is the Church of Saint John the Baptist. It was built in the Baroque style on the site of an old medieval church.
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