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Central Bohemian Region

September 18, 2023

The Central Bohemian Region (Czech: Středočeský kraj, German: Mittelböhmische Region) is an administrative unit (Czech: kraj) of the Czech Republic, located in the central part of its historical region of Bohemia. Its administrative centre is in the Czech capital Prague, which lies in the centre of the region. However, the city is not part of it but is a region of its own.

Central Bohemia Region
Středočeský kraj
Region
Cityscape of Kutná Hora with St. James church
Flag
Coat of arms
Country Czech Republic
CapitalPrague
DistrictsBenešov District, Beroun District, Kladno District, Kolín District, Kutná Hora District, Mělník District, Mladá Boleslav District, Nymburk District, Prague-East District, Prague-West District, Příbram District, Rakovník District
Government
 • GovernorPetra Pecková (STAN)
Area
 • Total11,014.97 km2 (4,252.90 sq mi)
Highest elevation
865 m (2,838 ft)
Population
 (2019-01-01[1])
 • Total1,369,332
 • Density120/km2 (320/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
ISO 3166-2CZ-ST
Licence plateS
NUTS codeCZ02
GDP per capita (PPS) (2018)€24,900
HDI (2019)0.856[2]
very high · 7th
Websitewww.kr-stredocesky.cz

The Central Bohemian Region is in the centre of Bohemia. In terms of area, it is the largest region in the Czech Republic, with 11,014 km2, almost 14% of the total area of the country. It surrounds the country's capital, Prague, and borders Liberec Region (in the north), Hradec Králové Region (northeast), Pardubice Region (east), Vysočina Region (southeast), South Bohemian Region (south), Plzeň Region (west) and Ústí nad Labem Region (northwest).

Administrative divisions Edit

The Central Bohemian Region is divided into 12 districts:

 
Districts of the Central Bohemian Region
  Mladá Boleslav
  Nymburk
  Praha-Východ (Prague-East)
  Praha-Západ (Prague-West)
  Příbram
  Rakovník

Příbram District is the region's largest district in terms of area (15% of the total region's area), while Prague-West District is the smallest one (5%). In 2019, the region counted in total 1,144 municipalities where of 26 were municipalities with a delegated municipal office. 1,028 municipalities had less than 2,000 inhabitants and they accounted for 41% of the total population of the region. 82 municipalities had a status of town.

Geography Edit

 
The Sázava River at the Kliment's View

With an area of 11,014 km2, the Central Bohemian Region is the largest region of the Czech Republic, occupying 14% of its total area. The region has relatively diversified terrain. The highest point of the region is located on Tok hill (865 m[3]) in Brdy Highlands in the southwestern part of the region. The lowest point of the region is situated on the water surface of the Elbe River (Czech: Labe) near Dolní Beřkovice.

The region is divided into two landscape types. The northeastern part is formed by the Polabí lowlands with a high share of land being used for agricultural purposes and deciduous forests. The south-western part of the region is hilly with coniferous and mixed forests.

Important rivers in the region are Labe, Vltava, Berounka, Jizera and Sázava. On the Vltava river, a series of nine dams (Czech: Vltavská kaskáda) was constructed throughout the 20th century.

The agricultural land accounts for 83.5% of all land in the region, which 11p.p. more than the national average. The highest share of the agricultural land can be found in Polabí, especially in Kolín and Nymburk districts.

There are a number of landscape parks located in the region. Křivoklátsko is the largest and most important landscape park in the region, being at the same time a UNESCO Biosphere Reservation. Another remarkable area is the Bohemian Karst, the largest karst area in the Czech republic, where the Koněprusy Caves (Czech: Koněpruské jeskyně) are located. Finally, a large part of Kokořínsko Landscape Park is situated in the Central Bohemian Region.

Population Edit

As of January 1, 2019 the Central Bohemian Region had 1,369,332 inhabitants and was the most populous region in the country. About 53% of the inhabitants lived in towns or cities. This is the lowest proportion among the regions of the Czech Republic.

Since the second half of the 1990s the areas surrounding Prague have been significantly influenced by suburbanization. High numbers of young people have moved to the region and since 2006 the region has been experiencing a natural population growth. In 2019, the average age in the region was 41.2 years, the lowest number among the regions in the Czech Republic.[1]

The table shows cities and towns in the region that had more than 10,000 inhabitants (as of January 1, 2019):[4]

Name Population Area (km2) District
  Kladno 69,054 37 Kladno District
  Mladá Boleslav 44,489 29 Mladá Boleslav District
  Příbram 32,642 33 Příbram District
  Kolín 31,690 35 Kolín District
  Kutná Hora 20,580 33 Kutná Hora District
  Beroun 19,510 31 Beroun District
  Mělník 19,486 25 Mělník District
  Brandýs nad Labem-Stará Boleslav 19,136 23 Prague-East District
  Kralupy nad Vltavou 18,194 22 Mělník District
  Benešov 16,656 47 Benešov District
  Neratovice 16,163 20 Mělník District
  Rakovník 15,846 19 Rakovník District
  Slaný 15,834 35 Kladno District
  Říčany 15,619 26 Prague-East District
  Nymburk 15,063 21 Nymburk District
  Poděbrady 14,186 34 Nymburk District
  Čelákovice 12,260 16 Prague-East District
  Milovice 11,834 31 Nymburk District
  Vlašim 11,598 41 Benešov District
  Čáslav 10,326 26 Kutná Hora District
 
Silver mining in Kutná Hora in the 15th century
 
Škoda Superb produced in Mladá Boleslav

Economy Edit

The Gross domestic product (GDP) of the region was 24.1 billion € in 2018, accounting for 11.6% of Czech economic output. GDP per capita adjusted for purchasing power was 25,300 € or 82% of the EU27 average in the same year. The GDP per employee was 84% of the EU average, which makes Central Bohemia one of the wealthiest regions in the Czech Republic.[5] Six out of ten employees in the region work in the tertiary sector and the share of this sector on the total employment has been increasing over time. On the other hand, the share of primary and secondary sector has been decreasing. The unemployment rate in the region is in the long-term lower than the national average. As of December 31, 2012 the registered unemployment rate was 7.07%. However, there were considerable differences in the unemployment rate within the region. The lowest unemployment rate was in Prague-East District (3.35%) while the highest in Příbram District (10.10%). The average wage in the region in 2012 was CZK 24,749 (approximately EUR 965).

Industry Edit

The most important branches of industry in the region are mechanical engineering, chemical industry and food industry. Other significant industries are glass production, ceramics and printing. On the other hand, some traditional industries such as steel industry, leather manufacturing and coal mining have been declining in the recent period.

In 2006, 237 industrial companies with 100 or more employees were active in the region. A car manufacturer ŠKODA AUTO a.s. Mladá Boleslav became a company of nationwide importance. Another car manufacturer which is active in the region is TPCA Czech, s.r.o. in Kolín.

Agriculture Edit

The north-eastern part of the region has very favourable conditions for agriculture. The agriculture in the region is oriented especially in crop farming, namely the production of wheat, barley, sugar beet and in suburban areas also fruit farming, vegetable growing and floriculture. Since the beginning of the 1990s the employment in agriculture, forestry and fishing has been decreasing.

Transport Edit

The region has an advantageous position thanks to its proximity to the capital. A significant proportion of region's population commutes daily to Prague for work or to schools. Compared to other regions, the Central Bohemian region has the densest (and the most overloaded) transport network. The roads and railways connecting the capital with other regions all cross the Central Bohemian region.

Tourism Edit

Central Bohemia official tourist board is based in Husova street 156/21 Prague 1 Old Town. The official website of Central bohemia is www.centralbohemia.eu (Currently under reconstruction). There are also social pages on Faceboook and Instagram.

Castles Edit

Main article: List of castles in the Central Bohemian Region

Photo gallery Edit

References Edit

  1. ^ a b "Population of territorial units of the Czech republic". Czech Statistical Office. Retrieved 2019-04-30.
  2. ^ "Sub-national HDI - Area Database - Global Data Lab". hdi.globaldatalab.org. Retrieved 2021-07-20.
  3. ^ "Mapy.cz". from the original on 2018-02-10. Retrieved 2018-02-09.
  4. ^ "Population of municipalities of the Czech republic". Czech Statistical Office. Retrieved 2019-04-30.
  5. ^ "Regional GDP per capita ranged from 30% to 263% of the EU average in 2018". Eurostat.

External links Edit

 
Wikivoyage has a travel guide for Central Bohemia.
 
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Central Bohemian Region.

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The Central Bohemian Region Czech Stredocesky kraj German Mittelbohmische Region is an administrative unit Czech kraj of the Czech Republic located in the central part of its historical region of Bohemia Its administrative centre is in the Czech capital Prague which lies in the centre of the region However the city is not part of it but is a region of its own Central Bohemia Region Stredocesky krajRegionCityscape of Kutna Hora with St James churchFlagCoat of armsCountry Czech RepublicCapitalPragueDistrictsBenesov District Beroun District Kladno District Kolin District Kutna Hora District Melnik District Mlada Boleslav District Nymburk District Prague East District Prague West District Pribram District Rakovnik DistrictGovernment GovernorPetra Peckova STAN Area Total11 014 97 km2 4 252 90 sq mi Highest elevation865 m 2 838 ft Population 2019 01 01 1 Total1 369 332 Density120 km2 320 sq mi Time zoneUTC 1 CET Summer DST UTC 2 CEST ISO 3166 2CZ STLicence plateSNUTS codeCZ02GDP per capita PPS 2018 24 900HDI 2019 0 856 2 very high 7thWebsitewww kr stredocesky czThe Central Bohemian Region is in the centre of Bohemia In terms of area it is the largest region in the Czech Republic with 11 014 km2 almost 14 of the total area of the country It surrounds the country s capital Prague and borders Liberec Region in the north Hradec Kralove Region northeast Pardubice Region east Vysocina Region southeast South Bohemian Region south Plzen Region west and Usti nad Labem Region northwest Contents 1 Administrative divisions 2 Geography 3 Population 4 Economy 4 1 Industry 4 2 Agriculture 4 3 Transport 5 Tourism 5 1 Castles 6 Photo gallery 7 References 8 External linksAdministrative divisions EditThe Central Bohemian Region is divided into 12 districts nbsp Districts of the Central Bohemian Region Benesov Beroun Kladno Kolin Kutna Hora Melnik Mlada Boleslav Nymburk Praha Vychod Prague East Praha Zapad Prague West Pribram Rakovnik Pribram District is the region s largest district in terms of area 15 of the total region s area while Prague West District is the smallest one 5 In 2019 the region counted in total 1 144 municipalities where of 26 were municipalities with a delegated municipal office 1 028 municipalities had less than 2 000 inhabitants and they accounted for 41 of the total population of the region 82 municipalities had a status of town Geography Edit nbsp The Sazava River at the Kliment s ViewWith an area of 11 014 km2 the Central Bohemian Region is the largest region of the Czech Republic occupying 14 of its total area The region has relatively diversified terrain The highest point of the region is located on Tok hill 865 m 3 in Brdy Highlands in the southwestern part of the region The lowest point of the region is situated on the water surface of the Elbe River Czech Labe near Dolni Berkovice The region is divided into two landscape types The northeastern part is formed by the Polabi lowlands with a high share of land being used for agricultural purposes and deciduous forests The south western part of the region is hilly with coniferous and mixed forests Important rivers in the region are Labe Vltava Berounka Jizera and Sazava On the Vltava river a series of nine dams Czech Vltavska kaskada was constructed throughout the 20th century The agricultural land accounts for 83 5 of all land in the region which 11p p more than the national average The highest share of the agricultural land can be found in Polabi especially in Kolin and Nymburk districts There are a number of landscape parks located in the region Krivoklatsko is the largest and most important landscape park in the region being at the same time a UNESCO Biosphere Reservation Another remarkable area is the Bohemian Karst the largest karst area in the Czech republic where the Koneprusy Caves Czech Konepruske jeskyne are located Finally a large part of Kokorinsko Landscape Park is situated in the Central Bohemian Region Population EditAs of January 1 2019 the Central Bohemian Region had 1 369 332 inhabitants and was the most populous region in the country About 53 of the inhabitants lived in towns or cities This is the lowest proportion among the regions of the Czech Republic Since the second half of the 1990s the areas surrounding Prague have been significantly influenced by suburbanization High numbers of young people have moved to the region and since 2006 the region has been experiencing a natural population growth In 2019 the average age in the region was 41 2 years the lowest number among the regions in the Czech Republic 1 The table shows cities and towns in the region that had more than 10 000 inhabitants as of January 1 2019 4 Name Population Area km2 District nbsp Kladno 69 054 37 Kladno District nbsp Mlada Boleslav 44 489 29 Mlada Boleslav District nbsp Pribram 32 642 33 Pribram District nbsp Kolin 31 690 35 Kolin District nbsp Kutna Hora 20 580 33 Kutna Hora District nbsp Beroun 19 510 31 Beroun District nbsp Melnik 19 486 25 Melnik District nbsp Brandys nad Labem Stara Boleslav 19 136 23 Prague East District nbsp Kralupy nad Vltavou 18 194 22 Melnik District nbsp Benesov 16 656 47 Benesov District nbsp Neratovice 16 163 20 Melnik District nbsp Rakovnik 15 846 19 Rakovnik District nbsp Slany 15 834 35 Kladno District nbsp Ricany 15 619 26 Prague East District nbsp Nymburk 15 063 21 Nymburk District nbsp Podebrady 14 186 34 Nymburk District nbsp Celakovice 12 260 16 Prague East District nbsp Milovice 11 834 31 Nymburk District nbsp Vlasim 11 598 41 Benesov District nbsp Caslav 10 326 26 Kutna Hora District nbsp Silver mining in Kutna Hora in the 15th century nbsp Skoda Superb produced in Mlada BoleslavEconomy EditThe Gross domestic product GDP of the region was 24 1 billion in 2018 accounting for 11 6 of Czech economic output GDP per capita adjusted for purchasing power was 25 300 or 82 of the EU27 average in the same year The GDP per employee was 84 of the EU average which makes Central Bohemia one of the wealthiest regions in the Czech Republic 5 Six out of ten employees in the region work in the tertiary sector and the share of this sector on the total employment has been increasing over time On the other hand the share of primary and secondary sector has been decreasing The unemployment rate in the region is in the long term lower than the national average As of December 31 2012 the registered unemployment rate was 7 07 However there were considerable differences in the unemployment rate within the region The lowest unemployment rate was in Prague East District 3 35 while the highest in Pribram District 10 10 The average wage in the region in 2012 was CZK 24 749 approximately EUR 965 Industry Edit The most important branches of industry in the region are mechanical engineering chemical industry and food industry Other significant industries are glass production ceramics and printing On the other hand some traditional industries such as steel industry leather manufacturing and coal mining have been declining in the recent period In 2006 237 industrial companies with 100 or more employees were active in the region A car manufacturer SKODA AUTO a s Mlada Boleslav became a company of nationwide importance Another car manufacturer which is active in the region is TPCA Czech s r o in Kolin Agriculture Edit The north eastern part of the region has very favourable conditions for agriculture The agriculture in the region is oriented especially in crop farming namely the production of wheat barley sugar beet and in suburban areas also fruit farming vegetable growing and floriculture Since the beginning of the 1990s the employment in agriculture forestry and fishing has been decreasing Transport Edit The region has an advantageous position thanks to its proximity to the capital A significant proportion of region s population commutes daily to Prague for work or to schools Compared to other regions the Central Bohemian region has the densest and the most overloaded transport network The roads and railways connecting the capital with other regions all cross the Central Bohemian region Tourism EditCentral Bohemia official tourist board is based in Husova street 156 21 Prague 1 Old Town The official website of Central bohemia is www centralbohemia eu Currently under reconstruction There are also social pages on Faceboook and Instagram Castles Edit Main article List of castles in the Central Bohemian Region Karlstejn Castle Kokorin Castle Konopiste Krivoklat Castle Lany StranovPhoto gallery Edit nbsp Amerika quarry nbsp Bezdez Castle nbsp Cesky Sternberk Castle nbsp Elbe in Podebrady nbsp Jilove u Prahy train station nbsp ESSO power plant in Kolin nbsp Karlstejn Castle nbsp Kladno nbsp Kolin St Bartholomew church nbsp Konopiste Castle nbsp Countryside in the surroundings of Kopec village Melnik District nbsp A view from Hostibejk hill at Kralupy nad Vltavou nbsp Kutna Hora St Barbara Church at the night nbsp Lany Castle nbsp Observation tower at Macek hill in Nove Straseci nbsp Mlada Boleslav nbsp Mnichovice nbsp Nymburk nbsp Stara Boleslav nbsp A shaft building of the Sevcin shaft in Pribram nbsp High Gate in Rakovnik nbsp Tok hill nbsp Trebesice Castle Kutna Hora District References Edit a b Population of territorial units of the Czech republic Czech Statistical Office Retrieved 2019 04 30 Sub national HDI Area Database Global Data Lab hdi globaldatalab org Retrieved 2021 07 20 Mapy cz Archived from the original on 2018 02 10 Retrieved 2018 02 09 Population of municipalities of the Czech republic Czech Statistical Office Retrieved 2019 04 30 Regional GDP per capita ranged from 30 to 263 of the EU average in 2018 Eurostat External links Edit nbsp Wikivoyage has a travel guide for Central Bohemia nbsp Wikimedia Commons has media related to Central Bohemian Region Region statistics 50 0 N 14 32 E 50 000 N 14 533 E 50 000 14 533 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Central Bohemian Region amp oldid 1139131159, 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