Plzeň Region

Plzeň Region is a region in the Czech Republic. The capital city is Plzeň.

Plzeňský kraj
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Flag of Plzeň Region
Coat of arms of Plzeň Region
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CountryCzech Republic
CapitalPlzeň
Area
 • Total7,561 km2 (2,919 sq mi)
Highest elevation
1,370 m (4,490 ft)
Population
 (2019-01-01[1])
 • Total584,672
 • Density77.327/km2 (200.277/sq mi)
ISO 3166 codeCZ-PL
Vehicle registrationP
Websitewww.kr-plzensky.cz

The southern part of the region has the drainage basin for the Otava River. The northern part, especially around Plzeň, is more industrial.

Administrative divisions

The Plzeň Region is divided into 7 districts (Czech: okresy):

Districts of Plzeň Region
  Domažlice
  Klatovy
  Plzeň City
  Plzeň-Jih (Plzeň-South)
  Plzeň-Sever (Plzeň-North)
  Rokycany
  Tachov

Plzeň Region Media

References

  1. "Population of territorial units of the Czech republic". Czech Statistical Office. Retrieved 2019-04-30.