Benešov nad Ploučnicí

Benešov nad Ploučnicí
Míru Square with the town hall
Benešov nad Ploučnicí
Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 50°44′27″N 14°18′23″E / 50.74083°N 14.30639°E / 50.74083; 14.30639
Country Czech Republic
RegionÚstí nad Labem
DistrictDěčín
First mentioned1311
Government
  MayorPetr Jansa
Area
  Total
9.77 km2 (3.77 sq mi)
Elevation
210 m (690 ft)
Population
 (2025-01-01)
  Total
3,526
  Density360/km2 (930/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
407 22
Websitewww.benesovnpl.cz

Benešov nad Ploučnicí (German: Bensen) is a town in Děčín District in the Ústí nad Labem Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 3,500 inhabitants. The historic town centre with the castle complex is well preserved and is protected as an urban monument zone.