# Aleksandrów Kujawski

> city and urban gmina of Poland

**Wikidata**: [Q325124](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q325124)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aleksandrów_Kujawski)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/aleksandrow-kujawski

## Summary
Aleksandrów Kujawski is a city and urban gmina located in Poland within Aleksandrów County. Established in 1834, the settlement covers an area of 7.23 square kilometers and had a population of 11,910 as of December 31, 2021.

## Key Facts
- **Official Name:** Aleksandrów Kujawski
- **Country:** Poland
- **Location:** Aleksandrów County, Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship
- **Inception:** 1834
- **Area:** 7.23 square kilometres
- **Population:** 11,910 (estimate as of Dec 31, 2021); 11,719 (census as of March 31, 2021)
- **Coordinates:** 52.876°N, 18.693°E
- **Timezone:** Central European Time (UTC+01:00) and Central European Summer Time (UTC+02:00)
- **Postal Codes:** 87-700, 87-712
- **UN/LOCODE:** PLALK
- **Licence Plate Code:** CAL
- **Local Dialing Code:** +48 54
- **Website:** http://www.aleksandrowkujawski.pl

## FAQs
**What is the demographic breakdown of the city?**
According to the Polish census of 2021, the female population outnumbers the male population, with 6,182 females and 5,537 males recorded.

**Where is Aleksandrów Kujawski located?**
The city is situated in Europe within the Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship of Poland. It serves as the capital of Aleksandrów County and shares borders with Ciechocinek, Straszewo, Gmina Aleksandrów Kujawski, and the wider Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship.

**What administrative identifiers are associated with the city?**
The city holds several administrative codes, including the TERC municipality code 0401011, the SIMC place ID 0985384, and the licence plate code CAL. It is also identified by the UN/LOCODE PLALK.

**What twin cities or international connections does the city have?**
Aleksandrów Kujawski is twinned with Ivančice. It is also recorded in international authority files such as the VIAF ID 145437879 and the MusicBrainz area ID 068cd1f6-6743-4d9f-9002-92cad87e6b99.

## Why It Matters
As the capital of Aleksandrów County, Aleksandrów Kujawski serves as a significant administrative center in the Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship. Its inception in 1834 marks it as a historical settlement with nearly two centuries of documented existence. The city functions as both a city and an urban gmina, highlighting its dual role in local governance and municipal administration. Its inclusion in major encyclopedic works like the Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary underscores its historical relevance as a recognized geographic entity.

## Notable For
- Serving as the capital of Aleksandrów County.
- Being a distinct urban gmina with a history dating back to 1834.
- Having a specific UN/LOCODE (PLALK), facilitating international trade and transport identification.
- Being documented in the Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary.
- Maintaining a digital presence with an official municipal website and extensive Wikipedia coverage across 47 language editions.

## Body

### Geography and Location
Aleksandrów Kujawski is geographically positioned in Europe within the country of Poland. Its precise coordinates are 52.87638888888889 latitude and 18.693333333333335 longitude. The city covers a total area of 7.23 square kilometres. It is situated in the Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship and serves as the capital of Aleksandrów County. The city shares its borders with several neighboring entities: Ciechocinek, Gmina Aleksandrów Kujawski, Straszewo, and the Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship.

### Demographics
The population of Aleksandrów Kujawski has been recorded through both estimations and census data. As of December 31, 2021, the estimated population stood at 11,910. The Polish census conducted on March 31, 2021, recorded a population of 11,719. The gender distribution from the 2021 census reveals a female population of 6,182 and a male population of 5,537.

### History and Etymology
The city was founded in 1834. It is officially named "Aleksandrów Kujawski," though it has several aliases and historical names, including Aleksandrow Kujawski, Weichselstädt, Александрув-Куявски, and Вайшельштет. The native label is Aleksandrów Kujawski, and an audio pronunciation is available via the provided file link. The entity is explicitly differentiated from Wikidata item Q2922206.

### Administration and Governance
The city functions as an instance of both a city and a gmina (urban municipality). Its administrative structure is supported by various codes:
- **TERC Municipality Code:** 0401011
- **SIMC Place ID:** 0985384
- **Licence Plate Code:** CAL
- **Local Dialing Code:** +48 54
- **Postal Codes:** 87-700 and 87-712.

The city observes Central European Time (UTC+01:00) for standard time and Central European Summer Time (UTC+02:00) for daylight saving time.

### Infrastructure and Symbols
The city maintains an official website at http://www.aleksandrowkujawski.pl. Visual symbols of the city include:
- **Flag Image:** POL_Aleksandrów_Kujawski_flag.svg
- **Coat of Arms Image:** POL_Aleksandrów_Kujawski_COA.svg
- **Locator Map:** POL_Aleksandrów_Kujawski_map.svg
- **Image:** Pałac w Aleksandrowie Kujawskim (Clerk).JPG

### External Identifiers and Databases
Aleksandrów Kujawski is indexed in numerous national and international databases:
- **VIAF ID:** 145437879
- **Library of Congress Authority ID:** n82067839
- **National Library of Israel J9U ID:** 987007566801805171
- **GeoNames ID:** 3104133 (human settlement), 7532648 (urban municipality of Poland)
- **Freebase ID:** /m/03bdr0
- **MusicBrainz Area ID:** 068cd1f6-6743-4d9f-9002-92cad87e6b99
- **Who's on First ID:** 101874499
- **Yale LUX ID:** place/5e33b647-5ce5-48bd-a463-9e1b0514f564
- **Historical Gazetteer (Gov) ID:** object_291650
- **UN/LOCODE:** PLALK

### Media and Documentation
The city is extensively documented across various platforms. It has a Wikipedia title "Aleksandrów Kujawski" and is covered in 47 different language editions, including English, Polish, German, Russian, and others. A Commons gallery and category titled "Aleksandrów Kujawski" exist for media files. The topic's main category is "Category:Aleksandrów Kujawski," with a separate category for maps: "Category:Maps of Aleksandrów Kujawski." The city is described by the Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary and the Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary. An image archive is maintained by the Herder Institute.

## References

1. Virtual International Authority File
2. [Source](https://www.worlddata.info/europe/poland/timezones.php)
3. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
4. MusicBrainz
5. [Statistics Poland](http://bdl.stat.gov.pl/bdl/dane/teryt/jednostka)
6. [Source](https://bdl.stat.gov.pl/api/v1/data/localities/by-unit/040410801011-0985384?var-id=1639616&format=jsonapi)
7. [Source](https://bdl.stat.gov.pl/api/v1/data/localities/by-unit/040410801011-0985384?var-id=1639618&format=jsonapi)
8. [Source](https://bdl.stat.gov.pl/api/v1/data/localities/by-unit/040410801011-0985384?var-id=1639617&format=jsonapi)
9. GeoNames
10. TERYT
11. [Source](https://service.unece.org/trade/locode/pl.htm)