Korouhev () is a municipality and village in Svitavy District in the Pardubice Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 800 inhabitants.
Administrative division Korouhev consists of two municipal parts (in brackets population according to the 2021 census): Korouhev (724) Lačnov (37)
Etymology The name Korouhev means 'pennon' in Czech (and in modern Czech also 'weather vane'). The village probably got its name from its length.
Geography Polička is located about southwest of Svitavy and southeast of Pardubice. It lies in the Upper Svratka Highlands. The highest point is the hill U Jamek at above sea level. The stream Korouhevský potok flows through the village.
History The first written mention of Korouhev is from 1167. Until 1555, the village belonged to the Svojanov estate. In 1555, most of Korouhev was annexed to the Bystré estate, only a small part was annexed to the Polička estate.
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Transport There are no railways or major roads passing through the municipality.
Sights The main landmark of Korouhev is the Church of Saints Peter and Paul. It was built in the early Gothic style and modified in the Baroque style. Its current appearance is the result of neo-Gothic reconstruction. Next to the church is a separate bell tower from the 17th century.
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