Ozimek

Ozimek

Lutheran church

Coat of arms
Ozimek
Coordinates: 50°40′23″N 18°12′47″E / 50.67306°N 18.21306°E
Country  Poland
Voivodeship Opole Voivodeship
County Opole County
Gmina Ozimek
Town rights 1962
Government
 • Mayor Marek Korniak
Area
 • Total 3.25 km2 (1.25 sq mi)
Population (2006)
 • Total 9,944
 • Density 3,100/km2 (7,900/sq mi)
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
 • Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 46-040
Area code(s) +48 77
Vehicle registration plates OPO
Website http://www.ozimek.pl

Ozimek [ɔˈʑimɛk] (German: Malapane) is a town in Opole County, Opole Voivodeship, Poland, with 10,040 inhabitants (2004).

History of the town starts in 1753, when Malapanew steelworks was opened, the first one in Silesia. In mid-19th century, Ozimek was located on the major rail route Lubliniec - Opole and the town quickly developed. However, it was not officially incorporated as a town until 1962. Among objects of interest, there is an iron bridge, opened in 1827. After World War II, Ozimek became part of Poland, the local populace was expelled.

International relations

Twin towns — Sister cities

Ozimek is twinned with:

Coordinates: 50°40′23″N 18°12′47″E / 50.67306°N 18.21306°E