Kralupy nad Vltavou

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Kralupy nad Vltavou

Name

Kralupy nad Vltavou

Nomenclature and Geography

Category: City / Municipality

Summary

About the place: Kralupy nad Vltavou is a town in the Central Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic, situated on both banks of the Vltava River about 25 km north of Prague. It serves as an important railway junction and a key industrial center known for its chemical and refining industry.

Flag Description: The sheet consists of seven vertical stripes alternating blue and white in a ratio of 2:1:1:4:1:1:2.

Symbolism: The seven vertical stripes symbolize the union of the seven original villages and local districts that make up the present-day town. The alternating blue and white colors represent the Vltava River, which gave the town its name and historical importance.

Statistics

Area

31.25 km²

Population

18,782

Location