Josefov

Josefov
Cadastral Area of Prague
Jewish town hall in Josefov
Jewish town hall in Josefov
Flag of Josefov
Location of Josefov in Prague
Location of Josefov in Prague
Coordinates: 50°05′23″N 14°25′07″E / 50.08972°N 14.41861°E / 50.08972; 14.41861
CountryCzech Republic
RegionPrague
DistrictPrague 1
Area
 • Total0.09 km2 (0.03 sq mi)
Population
 (2021)[1]
 • Total977
 • Density11,000/km2 (28,000/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
110 00
The Old New Synagogue

Josefov (also Jewish Quarter; German: Josefstadt) is a town quarter and the smallest cadastral area of Prague, Czech Republic, formerly the Jewish ghetto of the town. It is surrounded by the Old Town. The quarter is often represented by the flag of Prague's Jewish community, a yellow Magen David (Star of David) on a red field.

  1. ^ "Results of the 2021 Census - Open data". Public Database (in Czech). Czech Statistical Office. 2021-03-27.