Tachov je okresni mesto v Plzenskem kraji. Lezi 59 km zapadne od Plzne, 51 km severne od Domazlic, 51 km jihovychodne od Chebu a 15 km vychodne od hranice s Nemeckem (hranicni prechod Pavluv Studenec/Barnau). Mesto lezi na rece Mzi, v Tachovske brazde a ma pres 12 tisic obyvatel. Tachov ma vcetne pridruzenych obci rozlohu 41 km².
Mestsky urad sidli v prostorach Tachovskeho zamku.
Tachov is a town in the Pilsen Region of the Czech Republic. It lies on the Mze River, some 55 km (34 mi) to the west from the region capital of Pilsen. Tachov is also the seat of the Municipality with Extended Competence and the Municipality with Commissioned Local Authority.
Municipal Office is located on the premises Tachov castle.