Řeporyje became part of Prague in 1974, before which it was recorded as a market town.

The district is situated on Dalejský potok and borders Prokopské údolí to the east.

The western part of Řeporyje is an industrial area, marked by the visually prominent silo belonging to Soufflet Agro a.s.

Řeporyje is home of a global stratigraphic boundary for the Silurian.

The base boundary for the Přídolí epoch and stage is located in a quarry southwest of Řeporyje (50°01′40″N 14°19′30″E / 50.0277°N 14.3249°E / 50.0277; 14.3249).