Branov is located about southeast of
Rakovník and west of
Prague. Most of the municipal territory lies in the
Křivoklát Highlands, but the northern part extends into the
Plasy Uplands. The highest point is the hill Vysoký Tok at above sea level. The municipality is situated on the right bank of the
Berounka River, which forms its northern border, and entirely within the
Křivoklátsko Protected Landscape Area. ==History==