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Sieraków

Coordinates: 52°39′03″N 16°04′48″E / 52.65083°N 16.08000°E / 52.65083; 16.08000
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Sieraków
Town view
Town view
Coat of arms of Sieraków
Coat of arms
Country Poland
VoivodeshipGreater Poland
CountyMiędzychód
GminaSieraków
Established13th century
Town rightsbefore 1388
Government
 • MayorWitold Bruno Maciołek
Area
 • Total
14.1 km2 (5.4 sq mi)
Elevation
31 m (102 ft)
Population
 (2012)
 • Total
8,768
 • Density620/km2 (1,600/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
64-410
Area code+48 61
Car platesPMI
Websitehttp://www.sierakow.pl

Sieraków [ɕɛˈrakuf] (Template:Lang-de) is a town in western Poland with 8,768 inhabitants (2012). Located by the Warta River, it has been situated in the Greater Poland Voivodeship (since 1999), previously in Poznań Voivodeship (1975–1998).

Sieraków is known as a holiday destination with well-developed tourism and sport infrastructure. It is surrounded by extensive areas of forest and lakes, including the protected area called Sieraków Landscape Park.

Notable residents

  • Sierakow castle
    Sierakow castle
  • The Opaliński family sarcophagus in castle's basement
    The Opaliński family sarcophagus in castle's basement
  • Church. Poznańska street
    Church. Poznańska street
  • Zacisze street
    Zacisze street

See also

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