Wołczyn
Appearance
Wołczyn | |
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Country | ![]() |
Voivodeship | Opole |
County | Kluczbork |
Gmina | Wołczyn |
Area | |
• Total | 7.47 km2 (2.88 sq mi) |
Elevation | 170 m (560 ft) |
Population (2010) | |
• Total | 6,033 |
• Density | 810/km2 (2,100/sq mi) |
Postal code | 46-250 |
Website | http://www.wolczyn.gmina.pl |
Wołczyn [ˈvɔu̯t͡ʂɨn] (German: Konstadt) is a city in Kluczbork County, Opole Voivodeship, Poland, with 6,033 inhabitants (2010).[1] According to 2011 data, it covers 7.47 km²,[2] and is the seat of Gmina Wołczyn.
History
Wołczyn was founded circa 1280 AD. Throughout its history, the city has belonged to and been governed by various authorities, including:
- 1294-1312 - The Duchy of Głogów
- 1230-1343 - The Duchy of Oels
- 1343-1436 - The city was taken over by Prince Ludwig of Brzeg
- 1436 - The Duchy of Oels
- 1526 - Rule of the Habsburg Empire
- 1742 - Within the boundaries of the Kingdom of Prussia
- 1945 - Within the boundaries of Poland.
On October 1, 1868, the city was connected to a railway line.
References
External links
- http://www.wolczyn.gmina.pl/
- Jewish Community in Wołczyn on Virtual Shtetl