Odolena Voda
Odolena Voda is a town in Central Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic located about 16 km north of Prague. The municipality covers an area of 11.23 square kilometres (4.34 sq mi) and has a population of about 6,000. The first written notice about the town dates from 1352.
Odolena Voda | |
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Town | |
 Odolena Voda seen from the north | |
 Flag  Coat of arms | |
  Odolena Voda Location in the Czech Republic | |
| Coordinates: 50°13′55″N 14°24′39″E | |
| Country | Czech Republic |
| Region | Central Bohemian |
| District | Prague-East |
| First mentioned | 1352 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Hana Plecitá |
| Area | |
| • Total | 11.23 km2 (4.34 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 248 m (814 ft) |
| Population (2019-01-01[1]) | |
| • Total | 6,022 |
| • Density | 540/km2 (1,400/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 250 70 |
| Website | www.odolenavoda.cz |
Economy
In the town is based the largest aircraft manufacturer in the Czech Republic, Aero Vodochody.
Notable people
- Vítězslav Hálek (1835–1874), poet, writer, journalist and theatre critic
Gallery
Lower Square
Church of Saint Clement built by Kilián Ignác Dientzenhofer
Úžická street
Aero Vodochody factory with airport
References
- "Population of municipalities of the Czech republic". Czech Statistical Office. Retrieved 2019-04-30.
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