Prague 6

Prague 6 Praha 6
Municipal District of Prague Administrative District of Prague
Zikova street, Prague 6
Flag Coat of arms
Location of Prague 6 in Prague
Coordinates: 50°6′3″N 14°23′41″E
Country	Czech Republic
Region	Prague
Government
• Mayor	Jakub Stárek
Area
• Total	41.54 km^2 (16.04 sq mi)
Population  (2021)
• Total	103,254
• Density	2,500/km^2 (6,400/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code	160 00
Website	http://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.

Strahov

Strahov is characterized by an aging sports stadium and ongoing construction work. It is particularly popular among students, with their "town" consisting of ten large dormitory blocks that house young people from around the world. The area also features several classic student pubs, restaurants, and nightclubs. A notable landmark in Strahov is the Strahov Monastery.

Břevnov

Břevnov is home to medical students and the Kajetánka University Residence. However, it is also considered a prestigious area in Prague. This is why the current Czech President, along with all his predecessors, resides here. Additionally, the poet and Nobel Laureate in Literature, Jaroslav Seifert, lived in Břevnov. A significant landmark in the area is the Břevnov Monastery.

Dejvice

Dejvice is home to many technically oriented faculties of Charles University, including Engineering, Civil Engineering, and Chemistry. It is a popular residential area among affluent Prague families and foreigners, particularly Americans. Notable sights include the National Technical Library, Vítězné náměstí (Victory Square) — the central square of Dejvice — and the Stalinist-style Hotel International Prague.

Střešovice

One of the most expensive areas in Prague in terms of rental prices, Střešovice is known for its wealth and historic houses from the Functionalist period. Notable sights include Villa Müller and Baba, a fully protected area filled with Functionalist villas built in 1937.

Ruzyně

Main article: Ruzyně

Famous for Václav Havel Airport Prague, as well as for its prison, which once housed former President Václav Havel and other dissidents during the communist regime.^{[citation needed]}

Government

The Civil Aviation Authority has its headquarters at Václav Havel Airport in Ruzyně.^[1]

Climate

Climate data for Ruzyně, Praha 6 (normals 1991-2020, extremes 1961-2020)
Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec	Year
Record high °C (°F)	15.8 (60.4)	19.2 (66.6)	24.1 (75.4)	29.7 (85.5)	33.0 (91.4)	36.7 (98.1)	36.3 (97.3)	37.4 (99.3)	32.8 (91.0)	25.4 (77.7)	19.0 (66.2)	17.8 (64.0)	37.4 (99.3)
Mean daily maximum °C (°F)	1.8 (35.2)	3.7 (38.7)	8.4 (47.1)	14.5 (58.1)	18.9 (66.0)	22.2 (72.0)	24.5 (76.1)	24.4 (75.9)	19.1 (66.4)	12.9 (55.2)	12.9 (55.2)	6.5 (43.7)	14.2 (57.5)
Daily mean °C (°F)	−0.7 (30.7)	0.3 (32.5)	4.0 (39.2)	9.2 (48.6)	13.6 (56.5)	17.0 (62.6)	18.9 (66.0)	18.7 (65.7)	13.9 (57.0)	8.7 (47.7)	3.8 (38.8)	0.4 (32.7)	9.0 (48.2)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F)	−3.5 (25.7)	−3.0 (26.6)	0.0 (32.0)	3.6 (38.5)	7.8 (46.0)	11.3 (52.3)	13.1 (55.6)	12.9 (55.2)	9.1 (48.4)	4.9 (40.8)	1.0 (33.8)	−2.2 (28.0)	4.6 (40.2)
Record low °C (°F)	−25.5 (−13.9)	−22.5 (−8.5)	−19.0 (−2.2)	−7.2 (19.0)	−2.4 (27.7)	−0.6 (30.9)	5.0 (41.0)	3.4 (38.1)	−0.5 (31.1)	−7.4 (18.7)	−13.4 (7.9)	−23.5 (−10.3)	−25.5 (−13.9)
Average precipitation mm (inches)	20.2 (0.80)	18.2 (0.72)	29.2 (1.15)	27.5 (1.08)	60.3 (2.37)	73.1 (2.88)	79.2 (3.12)	67.2 (2.65)	38.5 (1.52)	34.2 (1.35)	28.5 (1.12)	25.9 (1.02)	502 (19.78)
Average snowfall cm (inches)	17.9 (7.0)	15.9 (6.3)	10.3 (4.1)	2.9 (1.1)	0.0 (0.0)	0.0 (0.0)	0.0 (0.0)	0.0 (0.0)	0.0 (0.0)	0.1 (0.0)	8.4 (3.3)	45.9 (18.1)	101.4 (39.9)
Average precipitation days (≥ 1.0 mm)	6	5.6	6.7	6.2	9.2	9.8	9.9	9	7.1	7	6.6	6.2	89.3
Average relative humidity (%)	85	82	76	70	70	71	70	72	77	81	85	85	77
Average dew point °C (°F)	−4.6 (23.7)	−3.5 (25.7)	−1.1 (30.0)	2.0 (35.6)	7.0 (44.6)	10.3 (50.5)	11.6 (52.9)	11.5 (52.7)	9.1 (48.4)	5.1 (41.2)	0.6 (33.1)	−2.8 (27.0)	3.8 (38.8)
Mean monthly sunshine hours	57.3	89.5	132.5	196	230.9	235.8	242.7	231.4	169.5	112.7	57.2	48.1	1,803.6
Source: NCEI[2](snow, humidity, dew point for 1961-1990[3])

Demographics

Historical population

Year Pop. ±% 1869 10,070 —     1880 13,180 +30.9% 1890 17,859 +35.5% 1900 25,673 +43.8% 1910 38,148 +48.6%	Year Pop. ±% 1921 50,617 +32.7% 1930 94,369 +86.4% 1950 114,886 +21.7% 1961 132,474 +15.3% 1970 139,314 +5.2%	Year Pop. ±% 1980 122,594 −12.0% 1991 110,243 −10.1% 2001 101,252 −8.2% 2011 104,185 +2.9% 2021 103,254 −0.9%
Source: Censuses[4][5]

Economy

Czech Airlines has its headquarters on the grounds of Václav Havel Airport in Ruzyně.^[6] Travel Service Airlines and its low-cost subsidiary, Smart Wings, also have their headquarters on the airport property.^[7][8]

Education

Universities located in Prague 6:

• Czech Technical University (ČVUT)
• Institute of Chemical Technology (VŠCHT)
• Czech University of Agriculture (ČZU)
• Catholic Theological Faculty (KTF UK) and Faculty of Physical Education and Sport (FTVS UK) of Charles University

International schools:

• Prague British International School Vlastina Campus in Liboc;^[9] it formerly belonged to the pre-merger Prague British School.^[10]
• International School of Prague^[11]
• Japanese School of Prague (Řepy)^[12]
• Riverside School, Prague

See also

• Districts of Prague#Symbols
• Statue of Ivan Konev in Prague

References

1. Home page. Civil Aviation Authority. Retrieved on 25 February 2012. "Postal and visitor´s address: Civil Aviation Authority Czech Republic Ruzyně Airport 160 08 Praha 6"
2. "World Meteorological Organization Climate Normals for 1991-2020: Praha (Ruzyne)" (CSV). ncei.noaa.gov. National Oceanic and Atmosoheric Administration. Retrieved 2 April 2024. WMO number: 11518
3. "Climate Normals for 1961-1990: Praha 6, Ruzyne". ncei.noaa.gov. National Oceanic and Atmosoheric Administration. Retrieved 2 April 2024. WMO station number: 11518
4. "Historický lexikon obcí České republiky 1869–2011 – Praha" (in Czech). Czech Statistical Office. 2015-12-21. pp. 7–8.
5. "Population Census 2021: Population by sex". Public Database. Czech Statistical Office. 2021-03-27.
6. "Imprint Archived 2012-02-26 at the Wayback Machine." Czech Airlines. Retrieved on 4 February 2010.
7. "Contacts Archived 2011-01-01 at the Wayback Machine." Travel Service Airlines. Retrieved on 14 November 2011. "Travel Service, a. s. K Letišti 1068/30 160 08 Prague 6 Czech Republic"
8. "Contact Archived 2012-02-20 at the Wayback Machine." Smart Wings. Retrieved on 19 February 2012. "Office at Prague airport K letisti 1068/30 160 08 Praha 6 Czech Republic"
9. "One School, Three Campuses." Prague British International School. Retrieved on 4 January 2019. "Vlastina campus Vlastina 19 161 00 Praha 6"
10. "Vlastina." Prague British School. Retrieved on 20 February 2015. "Address: Vlastina 19, Prague 6"
11. "Contact Information." International School of Prague. Retrieved on 20 February 2015. "Nebusicka 700 164 00 Prague 6 Czech Republic"
12. "子女教育." Embassy of Japan in the Czech Republic. Retrieved on 20 February 2015. "プラハ日本人学校 住所：Skuteckeho 1388, 163 00 Praha 6–Repy"

External links

• Prague 6 official website
• More information about Prague 6 and life there may be found in the correspondent article on the Prague Website Citypilot.cz