Josefov (German: Josefsdorf) is a municipality and village in Sokolov District in the Karlovy Vary Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 400 inhabitants.

The villages of Hřebeny, Luh nad Svatavou and Radvanov are administrative parts of Josefov.

The village was named in honour of its founder, Count Josef von Auersperg.

Josefov is located about 6 kilometres (4 mi) northwest of Sokolov and 19 km (12 mi) west of Karlovy Vary. It lies in the southwestern part of the Ore Mountains. The highest point is at 578 m (1,896 ft) above sea level. The municipality is situated on the right bank of the Svatava River, which forms the eastern municipal border.

History of the area is connected with the Hartenberg Castle, which was probably built in 1196. The village of Josefov was founded in 1833 by Count Josef von Auersperg.

Historical population

Year Pop. ±% 1869 732 —     1880 845 +15.4% 1890 822 −2.7% 1900 991 +20.6% 1910 971 −2.0%	Year Pop. ±% 1921 932 −4.0% 1930 1,012 +8.6% 1950 523 −48.3% 1961 531 +1.5% 1970 399 −24.9%	Year Pop. ±% 1980 298 −25.3% 1991 277 −7.0% 2001 305 +10.1% 2011 342 +12.1% 2021 381 +11.4%
Source: Censuses

Josefov is located on the railway line Sokolov–Kraslice. There are two stations serving the municipality: Hřebeny and Luh nad Svatavou.

The most important monument of the municipality is the ruins of the Hartenberg Castle. It is open to the public.

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