Hostivice

Hostivice (Czech pronunciation: [ˈɦoscɪvɪtsɛ]) is a town in the Czech Republic, a suburb on the west border of Prague. It is close to Prague Ruzyně Airport and on the main road from Prague to Karlovy Vary (Carlsbad).

Hostivice aerial view (4 June 2017)
Hostivice
Town
Town center
Flag
Coat of arms
Hostivice
Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 50°4′53″N 14°15′9″E
CountryCzech Republic
RegionCentral Bohemian
DistrictPraha-západ
First mentioned1277
Government
  MayorKlára Čápová
Area
  Total14.47 km2 (5.59 sq mi)
Elevation
341 m (1,119 ft)
Population
 (2019-01-01[1])
  Total8,546
  Density590/km2 (1,500/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
253 01
Websitewww.hostivice.cz

See also

  • Railway line Prague-Smíchov–Hostivice

References

  1. "Population of municipalities of the Czech republic". Czech Statistical Office. Retrieved 2019-04-30.



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