Hradec Králové

Hradec Králové (Czech pronunciation: [ˈɦradɛts ˈkraːlovɛː] ⓘ; German: Königgrätz) is a city of the Czech Republic. It has about 94,000 inhabitants. It is the capital of the Hradec Králové Region. The historic centre of Hradec Králové is well preserved and is protected by law as an urban monument reservation, the wider centre is protected as an urban monument zone.

"Königgrätz" redirects here. For the battle fought near the city in 1866, see Battle of Königgrätz.

Hradec Králové
Statutory city
Velké Square, the historic centre
Flag
Coat of arms
Hradec Králové
Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 50°12′33″N 15°49′56″E
Country Czech Republic
RegionHradec Králové
DistrictHradec Králové
First mentioned1091
Government
 • MayorPavlína Springerová
Area
 • Total105.69 km2 (40.81 sq mi)
Elevation
235 m (771 ft)
Population
 (2023-01-01)
 • Total93,506
 • Density880/km2 (2,300/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
500 XX, 503 XX
Websitewww.hradeckralove.org
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