Včelákov is a market town in Chrudim District in the Pardubice Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 600 inhabitants.
Administrative division Včelákov consists of seven municipal parts (in brackets population according to the 2021 census):
Včelákov (280) Bystřice (59) Dolní Babákov (63) Hůrka (1) Příkrakov (37) Střítež (36) Vyhnánov (54)
Etymology The original name of the settlement was Čelákov. The name was derived from the personal name Čelák, meaning "Čelák's (property)". Due to its similarity with the word ('bee'), the name changed to Včelákov over time.
Geography Včelákov is located about south of Chrudim and south of Pardubice. It lies in the Iron Mountains and partly within the Železné hory Protected Landscape Area. The highest point is at above sea level.
History The first written mention of Včelákov is from 1349. The village was probably founded by the monastery in Podlažice. The monastery owned Včelákov until 1421, when the Hussites burned down the monastery. Until the 19th century, various ores were mined around the village: iron, copper, lead and silver. In 1867, Včelákov was promoted to a market town.
Demographics
Transport There are no railways or major roads passing through the municipality.
Sights
The main landmark of Včelákov is the Church of Saint Mary Magdalene. It was built in the late Neoclassical style in 1844–1848.
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