“Ever heard of a village where the population dances up and down like a fiddler’s elbow?” That’s P\u0159el\u00edc. We are standing in front of a village that is small but has a long history. P\u0159el\u00edc is a municipality found in the Kladno District. It lies in the Central Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic.
The first record of P\u0159el\u00edc dates back to 1352. Imagine life here then. It would be a world without cars, internet, or smartphones. Just fields, farms and the hard work of daily life.
P\u0159el\u00edc today is quite small. It has a total area of just 3.80 square kilometers. That’s about 1.47 square miles. You could walk across it in an hour.
As of 2024, P\u0159el\u00edc is home to approximately 394 inhabitants. Think about that. Everyone here pretty much knows each other. It is a tight-knit community where local matters.
Let’s dive into some population trivia. In 1869, P\u0159el\u00edc had 368 residents. By 1890, it jumped to 510. There have been ups and downs over the years. The lowest point was in 1991 when the population fell to just 263. But it has been growing again since then. In 2021, the census recorded 401 people. Now, in 2024, it is at 394. These numbers tell a story of change and resilience.
P\u0159el\u00edc sits at an elevation of 288 meters. That is 945 feet above sea level. The postal code here is 273 05. If you want to visit the local municipal office, it is at P\u0159el\u00edc 119.
The village is located about 5 km southwest of Slan\u00fd. It is also 9 km north-northwest of Kladno. Prague is 32 km to the northwest.
The surrounding landscape is defined by Studen\u011bves to the north. Slan\u00fd lies to the east. Sme\u010dno is to the south. Ledce sits to the west.
P\u0159el\u00edc may be small. Yet, it is a living piece of Czech history. It connects us to the past. It reminds us of the importance of community. Take a moment to appreciate the simple beauty around us.