Braník

This article is about the district in Prague. For the Slovenian city, see Branik.
Braník
Cadastral Area of Prague
The Braník brewery
The Braník brewery
Location of Braník in Prague
Location of Braník in Prague
Coordinates: 50°01′59″N 14°25′16″E / 50.03306°N 14.42111°E / 50.03306; 14.42111
CountryCzech Republic
RegionPrague
DistrictPrague 4
Area
 • Total
4.40 km2 (1.70 sq mi)
Population
 (2021)[1]
 • Total
17,777
 • Density4,000/km2 (10,000/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
147 00

Braník (sometimes inaccurately called Bráník) is a district and cadastral area in Prague located in the south of the city, on the east bank of the Vltava. It used to be known for its brewery, but the brewery is now out of business as it ceased operations in 2002.[2] Braník borders with Malá Chuchle and Hlubočepy in the west, Podolí in the north, Krč in the east and Lhotka and Hodkovičky in the south.

Demographics

Historical population
YearPop.±%
18691,520—    
18801,847+21.5%
18902,334+26.4%
19003,178+36.2%
19103,616+13.8%
YearPop.±%
19213,581−1.0%
19306,738+88.2%
195011,594+72.1%
196112,646+9.1%
197020,612+63.0%
YearPop.±%
198022,883+11.0%
199120,541−10.2%
200118,445−10.2%
201118,455+0.1%
202117,777−3.7%
Source: Censuses[3][1]

References

  1. ^ a b "Results of the 2021 Census - Open data". Public Database (in Czech). Czech Statistical Office. 2021-03-27.
  2. ^ "Branický pivovar skončil, Braník se vaří na Smíchově". 7 February 2007.
  3. ^ "Historický lexikon obcí České republiky 1869–2011 – Praha" (PDF) (in Czech). Czech Statistical Office. 2015-12-21.


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