Nowy Staw

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Nowy Staw
Coat of arms of Nowy Staw
(Coat of arms)
Country Poland
Voivodeship Pomerania
Mayor Jerzy Szałach
Area 4,65 km²
Population
 - city
 - urban
 - density

3 896 (2004)

837,8/km²
City rights 1343
Latitude
Longitude
54°08'N
19°00'E
Area code +48 55
Car plates GMB
Municipal Website

Nowy Staw is a small town in northern Poland on the Święta river in the Żuławy region, with 3 896 inhabitants (2004). Situated in Malbork County in the Pomeranian Voivodeship since 1999, it was previously assigned to Elbląg Voivodeship (1975-1998). City rights were applied in 1345. The name of the town means 'new pond'.

Main town buildings:

  • Saint Mateusz church (year 1450)
  • Old town market

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Coordinates: 54°08′N 19°00′E

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