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Zgierz

Coordinates: 51°51′N 19°25′E / 51.850°N 19.417°E / 51.850; 19.417
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See also: Zgierz, Pomeranian Voivodeship
Zgierz
Church in Zgierz
Church in Zgierz
Flag of Zgierz
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Coat of arms of Zgierz
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Zgierz is located in Poland
Zgierz
Zgierz
Coordinates: 51°51′N 19°25′E / 51.850°N 19.417°E / 51.850; 19.417
Country Poland
VoivodeshipŁódź
CountyZgierz County
GminaZgierz (urban gmina)
Established1131
Town rightsbefore 1244
Government
 • MayorPrzemysław Staniszewski
Area
 • City42.33 km2 (16.34 sq mi)
Elevation
40 m (130 ft)
Population
 (31.12.2016)
 • City56,929
 • Density1,300/km2 (3,500/sq mi)
 • Metro
1,109,600
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
95-100 to 95-110
Area code(+48) 42
Car platesEZG
Websitehttp://www.umz.zgierz.pl

Zgierz [zɡʲɛʂ] ⓘ (German: 1943–45 Görnau) is a town in central Poland, located just to the north of Łódź and part of the metropolitan area centered on that city. As of 2016 it had a population of 56,929.[1]

Zgierz is situated in the Łódź Voivodeship (since 1999); previously it was in Łódź Metro Voivodeship (1975–1998). It is the capital of Zgierz County.

Zgierz is one of the oldest cities in Central Poland. It acquired its city rights some time before 1288.

International relations

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

Twin towns — Sister cities

Zgierz is twinned with:

Panorama

Panorama of the Jan Paweł II square in Zgierz.

References

Notes
  1. ^ Population. Size and Structure and Vital Statistics in Poland by Territorial Division in 2016, as of December 31 (PDF). Warszawa: Główny Urząd Statystyczny. 2017. p. 118. ISSN 2451-2087.
  2. ^ "Oficiálne stránky mesta Kežmarok". kezmarok.sk. Archived from the original on 1 March 2010. Retrieved 8 February 2010. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  3. ^ "Supraśl Information". DB City.com. Retrieved 2014-10-27.
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