Hostivice

Hostivice
Town
Centrum
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Coat of arms
Country 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°N 14.25250°ECoordinates: 50°4′53″N 14°15′9″E / 50.08139°N 14.25250°E
Area 14.47 km2 (5.59 sq mi)
Population 7,613 (January 1, 2012)
Density 526 / km2 (1,362 / sq mi)
First mentioned 1277
Mayor Jaroslav Kratochvíl
Timezone CET (UTC+1)
 - summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 253 01
Location in the Czech Republic
Wikimedia Commons: Hostivice
Statistics: statnisprava.cz
Website: www.hostivice.cz

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).

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External links

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

References

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