Pecka

Pecka
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Pecka
Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 50°29′54″N 15°36′27″E / 50.49833°N 15.60750°E / 50.49833; 15.60750
Country Czech Republic
RegionHradec Králové
DistrictJičín
First mentioned1322
Area
 • Total
23.03 km2 (8.89 sq mi)
Elevation
407 m (1,335 ft)
Population
 (2025-01-01)
 • Total
1,311
 • Density56.93/km2 (147.4/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
507 82
Websitewww.mestys-pecka.cz

Pecka is a market town in Jičín District in the Hradec Králové Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 1,300 inhabitants. The market town lies in the hilly landscape of the Giant Mountains Foothills and is known for the ruin of the Pecka Castle. The historic town centre with the castle ruin is well preserved and is protected as an urban monument zone.