Chyjice facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Chyjice
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Municipality
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Church of Saints Simon and Jude
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 Chyjice
Location in Czech Republic
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| Country |  Czech Republic |
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| Region | Hradec Králové | ||
| District | Jičín | ||
| First mentioned | 1323 | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 5.10 km2 (1.97 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 273 m (896 ft) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 176 | ||
| • Density | 34.51/km2 (89.4/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
| Postal code |
506 01
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Chyjice is a small village and a municipality (which is like a local government area) in the Czech Republic. It's located in the Jičín District, which is part of the Hradec Králové Region. Chyjice is home to about 200 people.
About Chyjice
Chyjice is a quiet place in the Czech Republic. It was first mentioned in official records way back in 1323. This means the village has a long history, stretching back over 700 years!
The village is located in a beautiful part of the country. It sits at an elevation of 273 meters (about 896 feet) above sea level. The total area of Chyjice is about 5.10 square kilometers.
What is a Municipality?
A municipality is a town or village that has its own local government. This government helps manage things like local services and rules for the people living there. Chyjice is a municipality, so it has its own local administration.
Population Changes in Chyjice
The number of people living in Chyjice has changed a lot over the years. This is called demographics. Looking at historical populations helps us understand how a place has grown or shrunk.
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1869 | 600 | — |
| 1880 | 602 | +0.3% |
| 1890 | 603 | +0.2% |
| 1900 | 546 | −9.5% |
| 1910 | 529 | −3.1% |
| 1921 | 453 | −14.4% |
| 1930 | 416 | −8.2% |
| 1950 | 303 | −27.2% |
| 1961 | 257 | −15.2% |
| 1970 | 205 | −20.2% |
| 1980 | 157 | −23.4% |
| 1991 | 143 | −8.9% |
| 2001 | 126 | −11.9% |
| 2011 | 152 | +20.6% |
| 2021 | 172 | +13.2% |
| Source: Censuses | ||
As you can see from the table, Chyjice used to be much larger. In the late 1800s, it had over 600 residents. However, the population slowly decreased over many decades. By 2001, it had reached its lowest point with only 126 people.
Recently, the population has started to grow again. In 2021, there were 172 people, and by 2024, it was about 176. This shows that more people are choosing to live in Chyjice now.
See also
In Spanish: Chyjice para niños
