Český Brod
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Český Brod is a town in the Central Bohemian Region, about 23 km east of Prague, situated on the Šembera stream. Founded between 1134 and 1139 by the Bishop of Prague, it received town rights in 1268 and became a free royal town in 1437 under Emperor Sigismund. The historic centre survived fires and wars, and a railway connection in 1845 spurred industrial growth.
Statistics
Area
19.70 km²
Population
7,487