Havířov is a city located in the Karviná District of the Moravian-Silesian Region in the Czech Republic. With a population of approximately 68,000 inhabitants, it serves as the second largest city within its region.
Founded in 1955, Havířov holds the distinction of being the youngest city in the Czech Republic. The settlement is primarily characterized by its industrial nature, having been historically associated with hard coal mining operations in the surrounding area.