Újezd

Újezd is a Prague city district and cadastral territory sitting on the south-eastern edge of the Czech capital, forming part of the Prague 4 municipal borough. Formally it constitutes its own municipal part, Praha-Újezd, though extended state administration for the area is handled by neighbouring Prague 11. The cadastral territory covers 370.38 hectares and, as of the end of 2024, had 3,893 residents.

What does the built-up area of Újezd look like?

The district is made up of two originally separate settlements roughly a kilometre apart. The south-eastern part is Újezd proper, which has retained a village-like character and is home to around 15% of the district's population. The north-western part, Kateřinky, holds the remaining 85% of residents and its development blends into the neighbouring Opatov housing estate. This contrast — a small, village-scale core on one side and a denser, more populous estate on the other — is the defining feature of the area.

Why did the population grow so sharply?

The number of residents in Újezd rose sharply from the 1990s onward, directly as a result of construction projects in Kateřinky. Panel-building apartment blocks went up there in 1993, followed by rows of terraced houses in 2004. These two waves of housing construction are what shaped the district's present-day demographic profile, with most residents now living in the newer, more densely built part rather than the older village core.

What is the administrative history of the area?

The municipality, historically known as Újezd u Průhonic, was established in 1850. At that time it also included Křeslice, a settlement about two kilometres to the north-east, which became administratively independent in 1922. Újezd itself remained a self-governing municipality until 1 July 1974, when it was annexed to Prague from the former Prague-West district. At the point of annexation, its neighbouring cadastral territories became Šeberov and the territory previously referred to as "u Průhonic" — the source of the area's older, full historical name.

What role does sport play in the local community?

A notable fixture of local life is SK Újezd Praha 4, a sports club that has operated continuously at the same site since its founding in 1937. The club's grounds include an artificial-turf football pitch measuring 93 by 60 metres, a multi-purpose artificial-surface pitch used for small-sided football, volleyball and footvolley, tennis courts, and a children's playground. Having stood in the same spot for close to nine decades, the club functions as a shared meeting point for residents of both parts of the district.

Why does the name "Újezd" appear all over the Czech Republic?

It's worth noting that "újezd" is a common Czech toponym, meaning roughly "ridden around." It describes settlements founded in the Middle Ages whose boundaries were marked out by riding a horse in a loop around the land — which is why dozens of Czech villages and districts across the country carry this same or a similar name. The Prague district described here is one of them, distinguished chiefly by its location within the capital's boundaries and its status as part of the Prague 4 borough.

Frequently asked questions

Is Újezd an independent municipality or part of Prague? Since 1 July 1974, Újezd has been part of Prague, falling under the Prague 4 municipal borough, although it formally operates as its own municipal part, Praha-Újezd.

How many people live in Újezd? As of the end of 2024, the district had 3,893 residents, unevenly split between the older village section and the newer Kateřinky.

How does Újezd differ from Kateřinky? Újezd has kept its village character and holds a minority of the population (about 15%), while Kateřinky is the newer, more densely built part with apartment blocks and terraced housing, home to the remaining residents.