Nová Bělá is a borough and municipal part of the city of Ostrava in the Czech Republic. It is situated in the southern part of the city. Originally, it was a separate municipality, until it merged with Ostrava in 1941. In 1954, Nová Bělá separated from Ostrava and remained independent until 1 January 1975, when it became part of the city once again. On 24 November 1990, it became one of the 23 self-governing boroughs of Ostrava.
Etymology The name is derived from the Bělá Stream, which flows through the area. The word bělá comes from the Czech adjective bílý, meaning 'white' – hence, the name refers to a 'white stream'. The adjective nová (meaning 'new') was added to distinguish the municipality from its older neighbour, Stará Bělá.
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