Nová Role () is a town in Karlovy Vary District in the Karlovy Vary Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 4,100 inhabitants. Administrative parts Villages of Jimlíkov and Mezirolí are administrative parts of Nová Role. Geography Nová Role is located about northwest of Karlovy Vary. It lies on the Rotava river. The town proper lies in the Sokolov Basin, but the municipal territory also extends to the north into the Ore Mountains. The highest point is the hill Borový at above sea lebel. History The first written mention of Nová Role is from 1293. During World War II, Nazi German Neurohlau concentration camp was located here. Twin towns – sister cities Nová Role is twinned with: Breitenbrunn, Germany References External links Cities and towns in the Czech Republic Populated places in Karlovy Vary District