Žatec
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Žatec is located in the Louny District within the Ústí nad Labem Region. It is historically significant for its cultivation of Saaz noble hops, used in brewing for over 700 years. The town's historic center is protected as an urban monument reservation and was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2023.
Statistics
Area
42.68 km²
Population
19,000