Duchcov

Duchcov
Republiky Square with Duchcov Castle and the Church of the Annunciation of Our Lady
Duchcov
Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 50°36′14″N 13°44′47″E / 50.60389°N 13.74639°E / 50.60389; 13.74639
Country Czech Republic
RegionÚstí nad Labem
DistrictTeplice
First mentioned1207
Government
  MayorZbyněk Šimbera (SOCDEM)
Area
  Total
15.41 km2 (5.95 sq mi)
Elevation
201 m (659 ft)
Population
 (2025-01-01)
  Total
8,695
  Density560/km2 (1,500/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
419 01
Websitewww.duchcov.cz

Duchcov (Czech pronunciation: [ˈduxtsof]; German: Dux) is a town in Teplice District in the Ústí nad Labem Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 8,700 inhabitants. Duchcov is known for the Duchcov Castle. The historic town centre with the castle complex is well preserved and is protected as an urban monument zone.