Nýřany (Czech pronunciation:[ˈniːr̝anɪ]; German:Nürschan; Latin:Nirane) is a small town in the Plzeň Region of the Czech Republic. It lies 12 km(7 mi) west of the regional capital of Plzeň. Nýřany is a Municipality with Extended Competence. As of 3 July 2006, the town had 6994 inhabitants.