Doubrava (German: Grün) is a village in Karlovy Vary Region, Czech Republic. It is one of the nine districts of the town of . In 2001 the village had a population of 94.

Doubrava
Village
Coordinates: 50°15′38″N 12°14′22″E / 50.26056°N 12.23944°E / 50.26056; 12.23944
CountryCzech Republic
RegionKarlovy Vary
DistrictCheb
Municipality
First mentioned1392
Area
 • Total3.83 km2 (1.48 sq mi)
Elevation
507 m (1,663 ft)
Population
 (2001)
 • Total94
 • Density25/km2 (64/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
35201

In the village there are a mineral spring, a bus stop, a market and a restaurant.

Geography

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Doubrava lies 6 kilometres northeast from Aš, about 507 meters above sea level. It is surrounded by forests. Through Doubrava flows Bílý Halštrov river.

History

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Doubrava is first mentioned in 1392, as a property of Conrad von Neuberg. At the turn of the 14th and 15th century Doubrava was bought by the Zedtwitz.

Mineral springs in Doubrava has very similar composition like those in neighboring German town of Bad Elster. But they are not used for medical purposes yet. Town of Aš plans change in future and revitalise this village.

Historical population
Year186918801890190019101921193019501961197019801991200120112021
Pop.845819845985992895808257180141133899411983
±%—    −3.1%+3.2%+16.6%+0.7%−9.8%−9.7%−68.2%−30.0%−21.7%−5.7%−33.1%+5.6%+26.6%−30.3%
Source: Censuses[1][2]

Landmarks

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  • Chateau Doubrava from 17th century,
  • Tomb of Zedtwitz,
  • Wooden cemetery morgue.
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References

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  1. ^ "Historický lexikon obcí České republiky 1869–2011 – Okres Cheb" (in Czech). Czech Statistical Office. 2015-12-21.
  2. ^ "Results of the 2021 Census - Open data". Public Database (in Czech). Czech Statistical Office. 2021-03-27.