# Błaszki

> city of Poland

**Wikidata**: [Q989423](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q989423)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Błaszki)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/baszki

## Summary
Błaszki is a city in Poland located in Gmina Błaszki with a population of 2,094 as of the 2021 census, covering an area of 1.62 square kilometres.

## Key Facts
- Błaszki is classified as a city in Poland (Wikidata description)
- Located within Gmina Błaszki, which it serves as capital (capital_of: Gmina Błaszki)
- Population: 2,094 residents as of March 31, 2021 (Polish census data)
- Total area: 1.62 square kilometres
- Postal code: 98-235
- Coordinates: 51.65 latitude, 18.43333 longitude
- Timezone: Central European Time (UTC+01:00 standard, UTC+02:00 daylight saving)
- Website: http://www.blaszki.pl/
- Various identifiers: geonames_id 3103261, simc_place_id 0976267, terc_municipality_code 1014024
- Male population: 1,025 (2021 census), female population: 1,069 (2021 census)

## FAQs
- What is the population of Błaszki? Błaszki had a population of 2,094 as of March 31, 2021 according to the Polish census.
- What is the area of Błaszki? The city covers 1.62 square kilometres.
- What is the postal code for Błaszki? The postal code is 98-235.
- What time zone is Błaszki in? Błaszki uses Central European Time (UTC+01:00 standard time, UTC+02:00 daylight saving time).
- What is the website for Błaszki? The official website is http://www.blaszki.pl/.
- What is the capital of the gmina where Błaszki is located? Błaszki serves as the capital of Gmina Błaszki.

## Why It Matters
Błaszki functions as a local administrative center within Gmina Błaszki, providing essential municipal services to approximately 2,000 residents. It serves as the primary settlement within the gmina, contributing to regional governance and community life in the Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship of Poland. The city's demographic and geographic characteristics make it a representative example of small urban centers in rural Poland.

## Notable For
- Distinct administrative status as a city within Gmina Błaszki
- Specific demographic composition with nearly equal male and female populations
- Availability of official municipal website and digital presence
- Multiple historical references in encyclopedic sources
- Distinct visual representations including flag and coat of arms

## Body
### History
Błaszki has historical documentation in multiple encyclopedic sources including the Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary, the Jewish Encyclopedia of Brockhaus and Efron, and the Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary. These sources provide historical context and information about the city's development over time.

### Geography and Demographics
The city is situated in the Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship of Poland, within Gmina Błaszki. It has a total area of 1.62 square kilometres and is located at coordinates 51.65 latitude and 18.43333 longitude. The population as of March 31, 2021, was 2,094, with 1,025 males and 1,069 females. The city's population represents a small urban center within the larger gmina.

### Infrastructure and Services
Błaszki has an official website (http://www.blaszki.pl/) and is represented by various identifiers including geonames_id 3103261, simc_place_id 0976267, and terc_municipality_code 1014024. The city uses the Central European Time zone with UTC+01:00 as standard time and UTC+02:00 during daylight saving periods. The municipality maintains visual representations including a flag and coat of arms images available on Wikimedia Commons.

### Governance and Administration
As a city within Gmina Błaszki, Błaszki serves as the capital of the gmina. The city has a postal code of 98-235 and is represented by a flag and coat of arms images available on Wikimedia Commons. The administrative structure places Błaszki as the primary settlement within the gmina, responsible for local governance and services.

### Cultural and Historical Significance
The city's history is documented through multiple historical sources that provide context about its development. These encyclopedic references indicate the city has historical importance and has been studied in various academic and reference works. The presence of both Polish and Jewish historical references suggests the city has had diverse cultural influences throughout its history.

## References

1. [Source](https://www.worlddata.info/europe/poland/timezones.php)
2. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
3. [Source](https://bdl.stat.gov.pl/api/v1/data/localities/by-unit/051011814024-0976267?var-id=1639616&format=jsonapi)
4. [Source](https://bdl.stat.gov.pl/api/v1/data/localities/by-unit/051011814024-0976267?var-id=1639618&format=jsonapi)
5. [Source](https://bdl.stat.gov.pl/api/v1/data/localities/by-unit/051011814024-0976267?var-id=1639617&format=jsonapi)
6. GeoNames
7. National Library of Israel Names and Subjects Authority File