Zgierz

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Zgierz

	(Coat of arms)


Basic Information
Country	Poland
Voivodeship	Łódź
Population	58,236 (2004)
Founded	1131
City rights	before 1288
Area	42,32 km²
Density	1376,1/km²
Economy and Traffic
Administration
Mayor	Jerzy Sokół
Municipal Website

Zgierz (pronounce: ['zgjeʒ]) 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 2004, it had a population of 58,236.

Situated in the Łódź Voivodeship (since 1999), previously 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. The city houses the biggest recreational complexes in Poland "Nowa Gdynia (The new Gdynia)" that contains among others huge swimming pools, tennis courts as well as a hotel and conference rooms.

Despite its rich history, Zgierz has mostly a suburban architecture and is one of the favorite places to live by the Łódź professionals.