Borek (Prague-East District)
Municipality in Central Bohemian, Czech Republic
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Borek is a municipality and village in Prague-East District in the Central Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 300 inhabitants.
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  Borek Location in the Czech Republic | |
| Coordinates: 50°13′21″N 14°38′50″E | |
| Country |  Czech Republic |
| Region | Central Bohemian |
| District | Prague-East |
| Founded | 1777 |
| Area | |
• Total | 2.99 km2 (1.15 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 171 m (561 ft) |
| Population (2026-01-01)[1] | |
• Total | 349 |
| • Density | 117/km2 (302/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 277 14 |
| Website | www |
Etymology
Borek is a common name of Czech settlements. The name is a diminutive of the Czech word bor (i.e. 'pine forest') and indicates that the settlement was established on or near the site of such forest.[2]
Geography
Borek is located about 16 km (10 mi) northeast of Prague. It lies in a flat landscape in the Central Elbe Table. The municipality is situated on the right bank of the Elbe River. The area is rich in oxbow lakes.
History
Demographics
Transport
There are no railways or major roads passing through the municipality.
In the municipal territory is a small airport used for sport flying.
Sights
There are no protected cultural monuments in the municipality.[6]
