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Zlatníky-Hodkovice is a municipality in Prague-West District in the Central Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 1,400 inhabitants.

First mentioned1300
Elevation
361 m (1,184 ft)
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Zlatníky-Hodkovice is located in Czech Republic
Zlatníky-Hodkovice
Zlatníky-Hodkovice
Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 49°57′36″N 14°28′53″E
Country Czech Republic
RegionCentral Bohemian
DistrictPrague-West
First mentioned1300
Area
 • Total
7.65 km2 (2.95 sq mi)
Elevation
361 m (1,184 ft)
Population
 (2026-01-01)[1]
 • Total
1,392
 • Density182/km2 (471/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
252 41
Websitewww.zlatniky-hodkovice.cz
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Administrative division

Zlatníky-Hodkovice consists of two municipal parts (in brackets population according to the 2021 census):[2]

  • Zlatníky (1,030)
  • Hodkovice (406)

Etymology

The name Zlatníky is derived from the Czech adjective zlatný, i.e 'golden'. The name refers to the gold mining in the area.[3]

The name Hodkovice is derived from the personal name Hodek, meaning "the village of Hodek's people".[4]

Geography

Zlatníky-Hodkovice is located south of Prague, in its immediate vicinity. It lies in a flat agricultural landscape in the Prague Plateau.

History

The first written mention of Zlatníky is from 1300. Hodkovice was first mentioned in 1314. Both villages were divided into several parts that had different owners.[5]

In 1961, the formerly independent municipality of Hodkovice was joined to Zlatníky as its municipal part. Since 1999, the municipality has its current name.[6]

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Transport

The D0 motorway (part of the European route E50) runs through the northern part of the municipality.

Sights

The main landmark of the municipality is the Church of Saints Peter and Paul in Zlatníky. The original church was first documented in 1377. The current Neo-Romanesque building replaced the old church in 1857.[9]

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