Czechia Administrative Divisions

Name: Czechia Administrative Divisions Dataset
Creator: GeoPostcodes
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What is the hierarchy of administrative divisions in Czechia?

Czechia operates on a 4‑level system starting with 14 regions, then municipalities with extended powers, after that municipalities with an authorized municipal authority, and municipalities, 2 statutory cities, 50 townships, 84 cities as the smallest administrative units.

Here’s a breakdown of the hierarchy:

1. Regions: Czechia is divided into 14 regions.

2. Municipalities with extended powers: Regions are subdivided into municipalities with extended powers.

3. Municipalities with an authorized municipal authority: Municipalities with extended powers are further subdivided into municipalities with an authorized municipal authority.

4. Municipalities, 2 Statutory cities, 50 Townships, 84 Cities: These are the smallest administrative units, often found within municipalities with an authorized municipal authority.

List of Czechia's administrative divisions with their counts and names

These are the summarized administrative divisions. The full dataset is available in the Download Center.

iso	country	admin level 1	admin level 2	admin level 3	admin level 4
CZ	Czechia	Central Bohemia (Region)	26 Municipalities with extended powers	55 Municipalities with an authorized municipal authority	1008 Municipalities, 2 Statutory cities, 50 Townships, 84 Cities
CZ	Czechia	Hradec Kralove (Region)	15 Municipalities with extended powers	35 Municipalities with an authorized municipal authority	13 Townships, 1 Statutory city, 387 Municipalities, 47 Cities
CZ	Czechia	Karlovy Vary (Region)	7 Municipalities with extended powers	15 Municipalities with an authorized municipal authority	1 Military district, 1 Statutory city, 1 Township, 37 Cities, 94 Municipalities
CZ	Czechia	Liberec (Region)	10 Municipalities with extended powers	21 Municipalities with an authorized municipal authority	172 Municipalities, 2 Statutory cities, 37 Cities, 4 Townships
CZ	Czechia	Moravia-Silesia (Region)	22 Municipalities with extended powers	30 Municipalities with an authorized municipal authority	254 Municipalities, 36 Cities, 4 Townships, 6 Statutory cities
CZ	Czechia	Olomouc (Region)	13 Municipalities with extended powers	21 Municipalities with an authorized municipal authority	12 Townships, 1 Military district, 28 Cities, 358 Municipalities, 3 Statutory cities
CZ	Czechia	Pardubice (Region)	15 Municipalities with extended powers	26 Municipalities with an authorized municipal authority	12 Townships, 1 Statutory city, 37 Cities, 401 Municipalities
CZ	Czechia	Plzen (Region)	15 Municipalities with extended powers	35 Municipalities with an authorized municipal authority	12 Townships, 1 Statutory city, 432 Municipalities, 56 Cities
CZ	Czechia	Prague (Region)	1 Municipality with extended powers	1 Municipality with an authorized municipal authority	1 Capital city
CZ	Czechia	South Bohemia (Region)	17 Municipalities with extended powers	38 Municipalities with an authorized municipal authority	1 Military district, 1 Statutory city, 23 Townships, 544 Municipalities, 55 Cities
CZ	Czechia	South Moravia (Region)	21 Municipalities with extended powers	35 Municipalities with an authorized municipal authority	1 Military district, 1 Statutory city, 41 Townships, 49 Cities, 581 Municipalities
CZ	Czechia	Ustecky (Region)	16 Municipalities with extended powers	30 Municipalities with an authorized municipal authority	11 Townships, 284 Municipalities, 54 Cities, 5 Statutory cities
CZ	Czechia	Vysocina (Region)	15 Municipalities with extended powers	26 Municipalities with an authorized municipal authority	1 Statutory city, 34 Cities, 43 Townships, 626 Municipalities
CZ	Czechia	Zlin (Region)	13 Municipalities with extended powers	25 Municipalities with an authorized municipal authority	1 Statutory city, 271 Municipalities, 29 Cities, 6 Townships

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the administrative divisions of the Czechia?

The Czechia is divided into 1 capital city (Hlavní město) and 13 regions (Kraje), which form the top-level administrative units. These are subdivided into 77 districts (Okresy) and 22 administrative districts (Správní obvody). The smallest administrative level consists of 595 municipalities (Město), 5,451 village (Obec), 206 communes (Městys), and 55 other units across 2 types. Major capital city include Central Bohemia, Hradec Kralove, and Karlovy Vary.

How many administrative levels does Czechia have?

The Czechia has 3 administrative levels. Level 1: 1 capital city (Hlavní město) and 13 regions (Kraje). Level 2: 77 districts (Okresy) and 22 administrative districts (Správní obvody). Level 3: 595 municipalities (Město), 5,451 village (Obec), 206 communes (Městys), and 55 other units across 2 types.

How is Czechia organized into regions?

What is the difference between capital city and regions in Czechia?

In the Czechia, capital city and regions both sit at administrative level 1 but serve different functions. Capital city (hlavní město) — there is 1 — is typically a larger city or urban area that governs itself independently. Regions (kraje) — there are 13 — group multiple smaller municipalities under a shared administration.

What are administrative divisions called in Czech?

Czech administrative divisions have specific local names at each level. In Czech, capital city are called Hlavní město; regions are called Kraje; districts are called Okresy; administrative districts are called Správní obvody; municipalities are called Město; village are called Obec; communes are called Městys; proving ground are called Vojenský újezd; administrative districts are called Správní obvody. These local-language terms appear in official documents, legal records, and government databases, so matching them correctly is important for data integration and compliance.

How often do administrative boundaries change in Czechia?

Administrative boundaries in the Czechia change as governments reorganize regions, merge municipalities, or create new administrative units to reflect population shifts and political decisions. Changes most commonly affect the municipalities level, where the Czechia currently has 6,307 units. Businesses that rely on Czech administrative data should use a regularly updated reference dataset to avoid mismatches in geocoding, tax jurisdiction mapping, and compliance reporting.