Pacov

Pacov consists of six municipal parts (in brackets population according to the 2021 census): • Pacov (4,122) • Bedřichov (46) • Jetřichovec (167) • Roučkovice (140) • Velká Rovná (81) • Zhoř (25) ==Geography==

Pacov is located about west of Pelhřimov. It lies directly on the 15th meridian east. The town lies in the Křemešník Highlands. The highest point is a nameless hill at above sea level. The Trnava River flows through the western part of the municipal territory, then it turns and flows along the northern municipal border. The territory of Pacov is rich in small fishponds. ==History==

The first written mention of Pacov is from 1316. The settlement was probably founded in the late 13th century. Pacov flourished in the 15th and 16th centuries. During this period, it obtained the town rights. The development ended with the Battle of White Mountain and Thirty Years' War. The second period of prosperity occurred in the 19th century. The foundations were laid for the current industry: food machinery industry and leather accessories manufacture. In 1888, the railway was built, which helped further expansion. ==Demographics==

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Pacov is located on the railway line Jihlava–Tábor. ==Sport==

Since 1906, there is a historical motorcycle racecourse in Pacov. The first international race in Austria-Hungary (and the third world-wide) took place here. The Pacov Circuit is still being used to this day. ==Sights==

Pacov has preserved historic centre with several valuable houses, including the former town hall built in 1921–1923. ==Notable people==

• Antonín Sova (1864–1928), poet • Jan Autengruber (1887–1920), painter • Jiří Němec (born 1966), footballer • Lukáš Vlček (born 1982), Czech politician and businessman; mayor of Pacov in 2006–2021 ==Twin towns – sister cities==

Pacov is twinned with: • Arni, Switzerland ==See also==