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Płock

Coordinates: 52°33′N 19°42′E / 52.550°N 19.700°E / 52.550; 19.700
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Płock
Płock Cathedral
Płock Cathedral
Flag of Płock
Flag
Coat of arms of Płock
Coat of arms
Motto: 
Virtute et labore angere
Country Poland
VoivodeshipMasovian
Countycity county
Establishedf9th century
Town rights1237
Government
 • MayorMirosław Milewski
Area
 • Total88.06 km2 (34.00 sq mi)
Elevation
60 m (200 ft)
Population
 (2009)
 • Total126,675
 • Density1,400/km2 (3,700/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
09-400 to 09-411, 09-419 to 09-421
Area code+48 024
Car platesWP
WebsitePłock City Hall
St. Bartholomew's Church.
Mazovian Museum.

Płock [pwɔt͡sk] ⓘ is a city in central Poland, on the Vistula river. According to the data provided by GUS on 30 June 2009 there were 126,675 inhabitants. It is located in the Masovian Voivodeship (since 1999), having previously been the capital of the Płock Voivodeship (1975–1998). It now is a capital of a Powiat (county) at the extreme west of the Mazovian Voivodeship.

History

Tumskie Hill featuring Płock Castle

Płock was the capital city of Poland during their reign (1079–1138). It was also a seat of several of the Dukes of Masovia and one of the capitals of that state.

Main sights

Religion

Mariavites

The Temple of Mercy and Charity, the main seat of the Mariavite Church

This site is the main seat of the Mariavite bishops. Their most important church was built here in the beginning of 20th century - it is called Temple of Mercy and Charity and is situated in a pleasant garden on the hill on which the historical centre of Płock is built, near the Vistula river.

Jews

The Jewish presence in Płock dates back many centuries, probably to 1400. In 1938, almost 25% of the population was Jewish, making Płock one of the cities in Poland with the highest proportional Jewish presence. The Jewish population of Płock was destroyed during the Holocaust.

Economy

The main industry is oil refining. The country's largest oil refinery, (Plock refinery) and parent company, PKN Orlen is located there; it is served by a large pipeline leading from Russia to Germany. There are several industrial activities connected with the refinery, such as servicing and construction. There is also a Levi Strauss & Co. factory in Płock.

Education

  • Szkoła Wyższa im. Pawła Włodkowica
  • Państwowa Wyższa Szkoła Zawodowa w Płocku
  • Płock Campus of Warsaw University of Technology
  • LO im. Marszałka Stanisława Małachowskiego w Płocku - the oldest school in Poland
  • LO im. Wladysława Jagiełły w Płocku
  • III LO im. Marii Dąbrowskiej w Płocku

Transport

Routes

Mass transit

Buses

Bus service covers the entire city, with 41 routes.

Bridges in Płock

Sport

  • Wisła Płock - football team (1st league in season 2003/2004)
  • Wisła Płock - handball team (repeated Polish Champion and repeated winner Cup of Poland)

Politics

Płock constituency

Members of Parliament (Sejm) elected from Płock constituency

  • Julia Pitera, PO
  • Mirosław Koźlakiewicz, PO
  • Andrzej Nowakowski, PO
  • Wojciech Jasiński, Pis
  • Marek Opioła, Pis
  • Robert Kołakowski, Pis
  • Dariusz Kaczanowski, Pis
  • Waldemar Pawlak, PSL
  • Adam Struzik, PSL
  • Jolanta Szymanek-Deresz, SLD+SDPL+PD+UP (died in a plane crash 10 April 2010)

Twin towns - sister cities

See also: List of twin towns and sister cities in Poland

Płock is twinned with:

Wikimedia Commons has media related to Płock.

See also

References

  1. ^ Town Twinnings and international relations (from the official city website. Accessed 2008-08-11.)

52°33′N 19°42′E / 52.550°N 19.700°E / 52.550; 19.700

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