Náchod

Náchod
View from the castle
Náchod
Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 50°25′1″N 16°9′47″E / 50.41694°N 16.16306°E / 50.41694; 16.16306
Country Czech Republic
RegionHradec Králové
DistrictNáchod
First mentioned1254
Government
  MayorJan Birke (SOCDEM)
Area
  Total
33.34 km2 (12.87 sq mi)
Elevation
346 m (1,135 ft)
Population
 (2025-01-01)
  Total
19,827
  Density590/km2 (1,500/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
547 01
Websitewww.mestonachod.cz

Náchod (Czech pronunciation: [ˈnaːxot]; German: Nachod) is a town in the Hradec Králové Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 20,000 inhabitants. It is known both as a tourist destination and centre of industry. The historic town centre with the castle complex is well preserved and is protected as an urban monument zone.