# Bisztynek

> city of Poland

**Wikidata**: [Q510842](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q510842)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bisztynek)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/bisztynek

## Summary
Bisztynek is a city located in northern Poland within the administrative region of Gmina Bisztynek. Situated in Europe at coordinates 54.0856°N, 20.9°E, it covers an area of 2.16 square kilometres. As of the 2021 Polish census, the city has a population of 2,249 inhabitants.

## Key Facts
- **Instance of**: City (large human settlement)
- **Country**: Poland; formerly part of the Kingdom of Poland until 1772
- **Location**: Gmina Bisztynek
- **Continent**: Europe
- **Population**: 2,249 (as of March 31, 2021, per Polish census of 2021)
- **Male Population**: 1,038 (as of March 31, 2021)
- **Female Population**: 1,211 (as of March 31, 2021)
- **Area**: 2.16 square kilometres
- **Coordinates**: 54.0855556°N, 20.9°E
- **Postal Code**: 11-230
- **Local Dialing Code**: 89
- **Timezone**: Central European Time (UTC+01:00, standard) and Central European Summer Time (UTC+02:00, daylight saving)
- **Aliases**: Bischofstein, Strowangen, Биштынск
- **TERC Municipality Code**: 2801044
- **SIMC Place ID**: 0964608
- **GeoNames ID**: 775886
- **OpenWeatherMap City ID**: 775886
- **Who's On First ID**: 101817771

## FAQs
**What is the population of Bisztynek?**
As of March 31, 2021, Bisztynek has a total population of 2,249 people, comprising 1,038 males and 1,211 females, according to the Polish census of 2021.

**Where is Bisztynek located?**
Bisztynek is a city in Poland, located on the continent of Europe within the administrative division of Gmina Bisztynek at coordinates 54.0856°N, 20.9°E.

**What are the historical and alternative names for Bisztynek?**
The city is also known by its German names Bischofstein and Strowangen, as well as the Russian name Биштынск.

**What administrative codes are associated with Bisztynek?**
The city is identified by the postal code 11-230, the local dialing code 89, the TERC municipality code 2801044, and the SIMC place ID 0964608.

**What civic symbols represent Bisztynek?**
Bisztynek has an official flag (POL_Bisztynek_flag.svg) and a coat of arms (POL_Bisztynek_COA.svg), both of which are hosted on Wikimedia Commons.

## Why It Matters
Bisztynek serves as an example of a small urban municipality in Poland with a clearly documented demographic and administrative profile. The city’s historical connection to the Kingdom of Poland until 1772 provides a link to the broader historical shifts in Central European borders. Its inclusion in the Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary and its presence across 28 Wikipedia language editions highlight its relevance as a recognized geographic entity in global knowledge systems.

## Notable For
- Maintaining a stable population of 2,249 residents, with a higher number of females (1,211) than males (1,038).
- Having a documented history as part of the Kingdom of Poland prior to 1772.
- Possession of unique civic heraldry, including a coat of arms and flag.
- Presence in multiple international knowledge bases, including VIAF (ID: 245860486), GND (ID: 4810878-9), and GeoNames (ID: 775886).

## Body

### Geography and Demographics
Bisztynek is a city situated in the European continent, within the country of Poland. It covers a total area of 2.16 square kilometres and is geographically located at latitude 54.0855556°N and longitude 20.9°E. According to the Polish census of 2021, specifically data from March 31, 2021, the city has a population of 2,249. The population is broken down into 1,038 males and 1,211 females. The city falls under the Central European Time zone (UTC+01:00) during standard time and Central European Summer Time (UTC+02:00) during daylight saving time.

### Administration and Civic Identity
The city is an instance of a "city," defined as a large human settlement, and is distinct from the Gmina Bisztynek, which serves as its containing administrative division. Bisztynek has a specific TERC municipality code (2801044) and a SIMC place ID (0964608). The city uses the postal code 11-230 and has a local dialing code of 89. Its main category for classification is "Category:Bisztynek," and it has a "Commons category" link for media files. The city is described by the "Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary."

### Cultural Heritage and Visual Representation
Bisztynek is associated with several historical and cultural aliases, including Bischofstein, Strowangen, and Биштынск. The city has official civic symbols, including a flag and a coat of arms. A specific image titled "Bisztynek Brama Lidzbarska Plac" is available via Wikimedia Commons, showing a location within the city. The city is also cataloged with a "museum digital place ID" with values 9462 and 9463, and an "image archive, herder institute" entry under the name Bisztynek.

### Digital and Knowledge Base Presence
Bisztynek has a comprehensive digital footprint across various knowledge bases. It holds a GND ID (4810878-9), a VIAF ID (245860486), a GeoNames ID (775886), and a Freebase ID (/m/0287vm7). It is also listed with an OpenWeatherMap city ID (775886). The entity has a "sitelink count" of 28, indicating its presence across 28 different Wikimedia project sites, including Wikipedia language editions such as English, German, Polish, Russian, and French. The city's official website is listed as "http://www.bisztyneknews.prv.pl/," with an archive link from January 30, 2008.

## 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/042815601044-0964608?var-id=1639616&format=jsonapi)
4. [Source](https://bdl.stat.gov.pl/api/v1/data/localities/by-unit/042815601044-0964608?var-id=1639618&format=jsonapi)
5. [Source](https://bdl.stat.gov.pl/api/v1/data/localities/by-unit/042815601044-0964608?var-id=1639617&format=jsonapi)
6. GeoNames
7. museum-digital