Drásov is a municipality and village in Příbram District in the Central Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 400 inhabitants.
Administrative division Drásov consists of two municipal parts (in brackets population according to the 2021 census): Drásov (348) Skalka (84)
Etymology The initial name of the village was Drasovice. It was derived from the personal name Drás, meaning "the village of Drás' people". The shortened name Drásov appeared first in the 17th century.
Geography Drásov is located about east of Příbram and southwest of Prague. It lies on the border between the Benešov Uplands and Brdy Highlands. The highest point is the hill Velký Chlum at above sea level. The upper course of the Kocába River flows through the municipality and supplies a system of several fishponds there.
History The first written mention of Drásov is from 1057.
Demographics
Transport The D4 motorway from Prague to Písek runs through the municipality.
Sights There are no protected cultural monuments in the municipality. The most notable building is the Chapel of Saint Wenceslaus.
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