# Barcin

> city of Poland

**Wikidata**: [Q1007355](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1007355)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barcin)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/barcin

## Summary
Barcin is a city in Poland with a population of 7,179 as of the 2021 census, located at coordinates 52.85°N, 17.95°E. It serves as the administrative center of Gmina Barcin and is situated in the Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship. The city has a total area of 3.69 square kilometers and operates under Central European Time (UTC+1) and Central European Summer Time (UTC+2).

## Key Facts
- **Instance of**: City (large human settlement).  
- **Country**: Poland.  
- **Population (2021-03-31)**: 7,179 (3,449 male, 3,730 female), per the Polish census.  
- **Coordinates**: 52.85° N, 17.95° E.  
- **Area**: 3.69 km².  
- **Website**: http://www.barcin.pl/.  
- **Timezones**: UTC+01:00 (standard time) and UTC+02:00 (daylight saving time).  
- **Continent**: Europe.  
- **Located in**: Gmina Barcin.  
- **SIMC Place ID**: 0928825.  
- **TERC Municipality Code**: 0419014.  
- **Aliases**: Bartschin.  
- **VIAF ID**: 277381661.  
- **Geonames ID**: 3103856.  
- **OpenWeatherMap City ID**: 3103856.  
- **Flag Image**: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/POL_Barcin_flag.svg.  
- **Coat of Arms Image**: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/POL_Barcin_COA.svg.  
- **Category for People Born Here**: Q32111089.  
- **Wikipedia Languages**: 28 languages, including Polish, English, German, and French.  

## FAQs
- **Where is Barcin located?**  
  Barcin is in Poland, within the Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship, at coordinates 52.85°N, 17.95°E. It is part of Gmina Barcin.  

- **What is Barcin’s population?**  
  As of March 31, 2021, the city has 7,179 residents, with 3,449 males and 3,730 females, according to the Polish census.  

- **What timezones does Barcin observe?**  
  The city uses Central European Time (UTC+1) during standard time and Central European Summer Time (UTC+2) during daylight saving time.  

- **How is Barcin administratively classified?**  
  It is classified as a city (TERC code 0419014) and serves as the seat of Gmina Barcin.  

- **Does Barcin have historical or alternative names?**  
  Yes, one alias is "Bartschin," and it is explicitly distinguished from another entity named "Barcin" to avoid confusion.  

- **What symbols represent Barcin?**  
  The city has an official flag and coat of arms, both archived on Wikimedia Commons.  

## Why It Matters
Barcin holds significance as a municipal center in Poland, providing local governance and services to its residents. Its detailed census data and administrative codes (e.g., TERC, SIMC) highlight its role in Poland’s structured municipal system. The city’s inclusion in global databases like GeoNames and OpenWeatherMap underscores its recognition in geographic and climatic contexts. For researchers, Barcin’s VIAF ID and presence in 28 Wikipedia languages reflect its cross-cultural documentation.

## Notable For
- **Administrative Distinction**: Serves as the seat of Gmina Barcin with a unique TERC code (0419014).  
- **Demographic Transparency**: Provides gender-disaggregated population data from the 2021 Polish census.  
- **Multilingual Documentation**: Featured in 28 Wikipedia languages, ensuring broad accessibility.  
- **Symbolic Identity**: Has officially registered flag and coat of arms images.  
- **Geographic Precision**: Assigned unique identifiers (GeoNames ID, OpenWeatherMap ID) for global mapping and climate tracking.  

## Body

### Geography and Location  
Barcin is situated in north-central Poland, within the Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship, at coordinates 52.85°N, 17.95°E. The city spans 3.69 km² and is part of the European continent.  

### Administration  
- **Country**: Poland.  
- **Municipality**: Gmina Barcin (TERC code 0419014).  
- **SIMC Place ID**: 0928825 (assigned by the Polish Central Statistical Office).  

### Demographics  
As of March 31, 2021:  
- **Total Population**: 7,179.  
- **Gender Breakdown**: 3,449 males and 3,730 females.  
- **Source**: Polish census, accessible via https://bdl.stat.gov.pl.  

### Symbols and Media  
- **Flag**: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/POL_Barcin_flag.svg.  
- **Coat of Arms**: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/POL_Barcin_COA.svg.  
- **Website**: http://www.barcin.pl/.  

### Timezones  
- **Standard Time**: UTC+01:00 (Central European Time).  
- **Daylight Saving Time**: UTC+02:00 (Central European Summer Time).  

### Identifiers and Classifications  
- **VIAF ID**: 277381661 (library authority file).  
- **Geonames ID**: 3103856 (geographic database).  
- **OpenWeatherMap City ID**: 3103856 (climate data).  
- **Yale LUX ID**: place/0986b8ec-df8d-4cb9-bdf3-b4ce8774a4e9.  
- **Wikipedia Title**: "Barcin" (available in 28 languages).  

### Categories and Related Projects  
- **Main Category**: Category:Barcin (Wikimedia Commons).  
- **People Born Here**: Q32111089 (Wikidata category).  
- **Associated People**: Category:People of Barcin.  
- **Views**: Category:Views from Saint Wojciech hill in Barcin.  

### Distinctive Notes  
- **Different From**: Explicitly distinguished from another entity named "Barcin" to prevent confusion (referenced in Polish Wikipedia).  
- **FactGrid Item ID**: Linked to "Domokos Szilágyi" (context unclear; requires further research).  

### External Links  
- **National Library of Israel J9U ID**: 987008917382805171.  
- **Freebase ID**: /m/0gnnpf (archived under CC BY 3.0).  

This entry synthesizes all verified data about Barcin, ensuring comprehensive coverage of its administrative, demographic, geographic, and cultural context as of the provided sources.

## References

1. Virtual International Authority File
2. [Source](https://www.worlddata.info/europe/poland/timezones.php)
3. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
4. [Source](https://bdl.stat.gov.pl/api/v1/data/localities/by-unit/040416719014-0928825?var-id=1639616&format=jsonapi)
5. [Source](https://bdl.stat.gov.pl/api/v1/data/localities/by-unit/040416719014-0928825?var-id=1639618&format=jsonapi)
6. [Source](https://bdl.stat.gov.pl/api/v1/data/localities/by-unit/040416719014-0928825?var-id=1639617&format=jsonapi)
7. GeoNames
8. National Library of Israel Names and Subjects Authority File