Wołczyn
For other uses, see Wołczyn (disambiguation).
| Wołczyn | ||
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  Wołczyn | ||
| Coordinates: 51°1′6″N 18°3′25″E / 51.01833°N 18.05694°ECoordinates: 51°1′6″N 18°3′25″E / 51.01833°N 18.05694°E | ||
| Country |
 Poland | |
| Voivodeship | Opole | |
| County | Kluczbork | |
| Gmina | Wołczyn | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 7.47 km2 (2.88 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 170 m (560 ft) | |
| Population (2010) | ||
| • Total | 6,033 | |
| • Density | 810/km2 (2,100/sq mi) | |
| Postal code | 46-250 | |
| Website |
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Wołczyn [ˈvɔu̯t͡ʂɨn] (German: Konstadt) is a village in Kluczbork County, Opole Voivodeship, Poland, with 6,033 inhabitants as of 2010.[1] According to 2011 data, it covers 7.47 km2 (2.88 sq mi),[2] and is the seat of Gmina Wołczyn.
History
Wołczyn was founded circa 1280 AD. Throughout its history, the city has belonged to and been governed by various authorities, including:
- 1294-1312 - The Duchy of Głogów
- 1230-1343 - The Duchy of Oels
- 1343-1436 - The city was taken over by Prince Ludwig of Brzeg
- 1436 - The Duchy of Oels
- 1526 - Rule of the Habsburg Empire
- 1742 - Within the boundaries of the Kingdom of Prussia
- 1945 - Within the boundaries of Poland.
On October 1, 1868, the city was connected to a railway line.
Since 1994, the city hosts an annual "Spotkania Młodych" (Meeting of Youth) organised by the Order of Friars Minor Capuchin.
References
External links
- http://www.wolczyn.gmina.pl/
- Jewish Community in Wołczyn on Virtual Shtetl
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