Děkov is a municipality and village in Rakovník District in the Central Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 200 inhabitants.

Administrative parts

The villages of Nová Ves and Vlkov are administrative parts of Děkov.

Etymology

The name is derived from the personal name Děk or Děka, meaning "Děk's/Děka's (court)".

Geography

Děkov is located about 14 km northwest of Rakovník and 57 km west of Prague. It lies in the Rakovník Uplands. The highest point is the flat hill Novoveský vrch at 440 m above sea level.

History

The first written mention of Děkov is from 1325.

Demographics

Transport

There are no railways or major roads passing through the municipality.

Sights

The main landmark of Děkov is the Church of Saint John the Baptist. It was first mentioned in 1361. In 1664, it was replaced by the current early Baroque building. The church was rebuilt in 1729 and extended in 1868.