The town lies in the Mladá Boleslav district and belongs to the Central Bohemia Region. The town lies about eighteen kilometres east of Mladá Boleslav. From the tourist point of view it belongs to a very attractive area of the Bohemian Paradise. There are about 2520 inhabitants permanently living in the town.

The first written report dates back to 1281. The village is located at an altitude of 252 metres. Provision of Czech POINT services. In the village there is a library, kindergarten.

The first written report dates back to 1362. The village is situated at an altitude of 353 metres. Provision of Czech POINT services.

The county takes care of the comprehensive development of the territory and the needs of its citizens, in particular, the creation of conditions for the development of social welfare, meeting the need for the protection and development of healthy living conditions, education and training, culture and the protection of public order. Provision of Czech POINT services.