# Błonie

> city of Poland

**Wikidata**: [Q608376](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q608376)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Błonie)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/bonie

## Summary
Błonie is a city located in Central Europe within the urban-rural Gmina Błonie in Poland. Historically designated as a Royal city in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, it covers an area of 9.12 square kilometers and has a population of 12,152 residents as of the 2021 Polish census.

## Key Facts
- **Official Name:** Błonie
- **Classification:** City; historically a Royal city in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth
- **Location:** Gmina Błonie, Poland (Europe)
- **Coordinates:** 52.2°N, 20.6167°E
- **Area:** 9.12 square kilometers
- **Total Population (March 31, 2021):** 12,152
- **Male Population (2021):** 5,719
- **Female Population (2021):** 6,433
- **Timezone:** Central European Time (UTC+01:00, standard) / Central European Summer Time (UTC+02:00, daylight saving)
- **Twin Town:** Coreno Ausonio
- **Website:** blonie.pl

## FAQs
**What is the historical significance of Błonie's status?**
Błonie holds the historical designation of a Royal city within the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, which marks it as an important historical urban settlement in Poland.

**How has Błonie's national affiliation changed over time?**
The city has been governed by numerous entities. It was part of the Duchy of Warsaw (1807–1815), Congress Poland under the Russian Empire (1815–1866), the Russian Empire directly (1867–1916), the Kingdom of Poland puppet state (1916–1918), Poland (1918–1939), the German General Government during WWII (1939–1945), and modern Poland from January 17, 1945, to the present.

**What administrative changes has Błonie undergone locally?**
Błonie has been located within Gmina Błonie since 1919. Prior to this, from 1837 until 1919, it was part of a different administrative region (identified as ).

**What transportation infrastructure exists in Błonie?**
The city is served by the Błonie railway station. Additionally, the Geodis Road Network, a logistics company established in 1958, maintains its headquarters in Błonie.

**What demographic data is available for Błonie?**
According to the 2021 Polish census, Błonie has a total population of 12,152. The female population outnumbers the male population, with 6,433 women and 5,719 men.

## Why It Matters
Błonie represents a microcosm of Central European geopolitical history, having transitioned through the control of the Duchy of Warsaw, the Russian Empire (including the Congress Poland period), various iterations of the Polish state, and the German-occupied General Government during World War II. Its historical status as a Royal city in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth highlights its past administrative importance. In the modern era, it serves as the headquarters for the Geodis Road Network and maintains international ties through its twinning with Coreno Ausonio.

## Notable For
- Holding the historical title of "Royal city in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth."
- Overlapping historical narratives with seven distinct sovereign or administrative entities.
- Serving as the headquarters for the Geodis Road Network (established 1958).
- Being documented in major historical reference works, including the Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary and the Jewish Encyclopedia of Brockhaus and Efron.
- Having content available in 27 different Wikipedia language editions.

## Body

### Geography and Demographics
Błonie is situated in Europe at coordinates 52.2° latitude and 20.6167° longitude. The city spans a total area of 9.12 square kilometers. Based on data from the Polish census of 2021, specifically recorded on March 31, 2021, the city has a population of 12,152. The demographic breakdown shows a higher female population (6,433) compared to the male population (5,719).

### Administration and Timezone
Błonie is part of the urban-rural Gmina Błonie. It operates under the TERC municipality code 1432014. The city observes Central European Time (UTC+01:00) as its standard time and Central European Summer Time (UTC+02:00) for daylight saving time. The local government operates from the Błonie town hall, and the official municipal website is blonie.pl.

### Historical Sovereignty
The city's political history is complex, shifting across multiple ruling powers:
- **Duchy of Warsaw (1807–1815):** Błonie was part of this Napoleonic client state from June 9, 1807, to June 8, 1815.
- **Russian Empire / Congress Poland (1815–1866):** Following the Congress of Vienna, the city was incorporated into Congress Poland under the Russian Empire starting June 9, 1815.
- **Russian Empire (1867–1916):** After the dissolution of Congress Poland in 1866, the city remained under direct Russian control until November 4, 1916.
- **Kingdom of Poland (1916–1918):** During World War I, it became part of a puppet state proposed by Germany and Austria-Hungary from November 5, 1916, to November 10, 1918.
- **Second Polish Republic (1918–1939):** The city was reintegrated into Poland from November 11, 1918, until August 31, 1939.
- **General Government (1939–1945):** During World War II, the city fell under the German-occupied zone from September 1, 1939, to January 16, 1945.
- **Modern Poland (1945–Present):** The city has been part of modern Poland since January 17, 1945.

### Infrastructure and Economy
Błonie contains the Błonie railway station. A notable economic entity headquartered in the city is the Geodis Road Network, which was established in 1958.

### International Relations and Cultural References
Błonie is twinned with Coreno Ausonio. The city has been described or cited in several encyclopedic sources:
- Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary
- Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary
- Jewish Encyclopedia of Brockhaus and Efron

### Database Identifiers
Błonie is cataloged in numerous databases with the following identifiers:
- **GND ID:** 1043791906
- **VIAF ID:** 154918601
- **GeoNames ID:** 775820
- **SIMC Place ID:** 0920249
- **MusicBrainz Area ID:** 73c7ef69-10e7-4f09-8f1e-81dce6ad25a9
- **Archinform Location ID:** 12258
- **GNS Unique Feature ID:** -494066
- **National Library of Israel J9U ID:** 987007533125705171
- **NL CR AUT ID:** ge1133185
- **Who's On First ID:** 101820323
- **Freebase ID:** /m/028878_
- **SNARC ID:** Lüdenscheid
- **Historical Gazetteer (Gov) ID:** BONNIEKO02HE

## References

1. archINFORM
2. Virtual International Authority File
3. [Source](https://www.worlddata.info/europe/poland/timezones.php)
4. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
5. Czech National Authority Database
6. MusicBrainz
7. [Source](https://bdl.stat.gov.pl/api/v1/data/localities/by-unit/071413032014-0920249?var-id=1639616&format=jsonapi)
8. [Source](https://bdl.stat.gov.pl/api/v1/data/localities/by-unit/071413032014-0920249?var-id=1639618&format=jsonapi)
9. [Source](https://bdl.stat.gov.pl/api/v1/data/localities/by-unit/071413032014-0920249?var-id=1639617&format=jsonapi)
10. GeoNames
11. [archINFORM](https://www.archinform.net/service/wd_aiort.php)
12. National Library of Israel Names and Subjects Authority File