Prague 6

Prague 6
Praha 6
Municipal District of Prague
Administrative District of Prague
Zikova street, Prague 6
Zikova street, Prague 6
Flag of Prague 6
Coat of arms of Prague 6
Location of Prague 6 in Prague
Location of Prague 6 in Prague
Coordinates: 50°6′3″N 14°23′41″E / 50.10083°N 14.39472°E / 50.10083; 14.39472
CountryCzech Republic
RegionPrague
Government
 • MayorJakub Stárek
Area
 • Total41.54 km2 (16.04 sq mi)
Population
 (2021)
 • Total103,254
 • Density2,500/km2 (6,400/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
160 00
Websitehttp://www.praha6.cz

Prague 6, officially known as the Municipal District of Prague 6 (Městská část Praha 6), is the largest district in Prague. Located in the northwest, it covers 41.54 km2 and had a population of 100,600 as of 31 December 2008.

The administrative district (správní obvod) of the same name includes Prague 6 as well as the municipal districts of Lysolaje, Nebušice, Přední Kopanina, and Suchdol.

Prague 6 encompasses the cadastral areas of Ruzyně, Liboc, Veleslavín, Vokovice, Dejvice, and Střešovice, as well as parts of the cadastral areas of Břevnov, Sedlec, Bubeneč, and Hradčany.

The district contains several notable sites, such as the Břevnov Monastery, and cultural institutions like Semafor and Divadlo Spejbla a Hurvínka. It also includes the Baba district and the Hvězda Game Reserve, which covers an area of 86 hectares and features many chateaux. Additionally, the Václav Havel Airport, the largest airport in the Czech Republic, is located in this district.

Ondřej Kolář from TOP 09 has been the mayor of the Municipal District of Prague 6 since 2014.


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