Doubrava (Aš)

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

Doubrava
Municipal part of Aš
Coordinates: 50°15′38″N 12°14′22″E
Country	Czech Republic
Region	Karlovy Vary
District	Cheb
Municipality	Aš
First mentioned	1392
Area
• Total	3.83 km2 (1.48 sq mi)
Elevation	507 m (1,663 ft)
Population  (2021)[1]
• Total	83
• Density	22/km2 (56/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+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

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

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.

Demographics

Historical population

Year Pop. ±% 1869 845 —     1880 819 −3.1% 1890 845 +3.2% 1900 985 +16.6% 1910 992 +0.7% 1921 895 −9.8% 1930 808 −9.7% 1950 257 −68.2%	Year Pop. ±% 1961 180 −30.0% 1970 141 −21.7% 1980 133 −5.7% 1991 89 −33.1% 2001 94 +5.6% 2011 119 +26.6% 2021 83 −30.3%
Source: Censuses[2][1]

Landmarks

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

Gallery

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  Zedtwitz chateau Doubrava.
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  Pavilion od mineral well.