Krupka

Krupka (Czech pronunciation: [ˈkrupka]; German: Graupen) is a town in Teplice District in the Ústí nad Labem Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 13,000 inhabitants. The town is located in the Ore Mountain Mining Region, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and during the late Middle Ages it was one of the world-leading producers of tin and silver. The centre of Krupka is well preserved and is protected by law as an urban monument zone.

Krupka
Town
Historic centre of Krupka
Krupka
Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 50°41′4″N 13°51′30″E
Country Czech Republic
RegionÚstí nad Labem
DistrictTeplice
First mentioned1305
Government
  MayorJan Kuzma (ANO)
Area
  Total46.61 km2 (18.00 sq mi)
Elevation
300 m (1,000 ft)
Population
 (2023-01-01)
  Total12,710
  Density270/km2 (710/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
417 42
Websitewww.krupka-mesto.cz
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