Turek, Poland
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| Basic Information | |
| Country | Poland |
| Voivodeship | Greater Poland Voivodeship |
| Population | 29 522 (2004) |
| City rights | 1341 |
| Latitude Longitude |
52°01'N 18°30'E |
| Area | 16,16 km² |
| Density | 1826,9/km² |
| Area code | +48 63 |
| Car plates | PTU |
| Twin towns | Wiesmoor, Dunajowce |
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| Mayor | Zdzisław Czapla |
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Turek is a town in central Poland with 29 522 inhabitants (2004). Capital of Turek County.
Situated in the Greater Poland Voivodeship (since 1999), previously in Konin Voivodship (1975-1998).
It was first mentioned in historical records from 1136, when it was listed as belonging to the archbishops of Gniezno. It received its city rights in 1341.
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