Hostivice

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Coordinates: 50°4′53″N 14°15′9″E / 50.08139, 14.2525
Hostivice
Town
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Country Flag of the Czech Republic Czech Republic
Region Central Bohemian
District Praha-západ
Commune Černošice
Municipality Hostivice
Elevation 341 m (1,119 ft)
Coordinates 50°4′53″N 14°15′9″E / 50.08139, 14.2525
Area 14.47 km² (5.59 sq mi)
Population 5,597
Density 387 /km² (1,002 /sq mi)
First mentioned 1277
Mayor Iva Koptová
Timezone CET (UTC+1)
 - summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 253 01
Location in the Czech Republic
Location in the Czech Republic
Location in the Czech Republic
Wikimedia Commons: Hostivice
Website: www.hostivice.cz

Hostivice (IPA[ˈɦoscɪvɪtsɛ]) is a town in the Czech Republic, a suburb on the west border of Prague. Its population (as of 2005) is about 5,000. It is close to the international airport Praha-Ruzyně and on the main road from Prague to Karlovy Vary (Carlsbad).

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The official website of the town is at www.hostivice.cz