# Brzeg Dolny

> city of Poland

**Wikidata**: [Q995429](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q995429)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brzeg_Dolny)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/brzeg-dolny

## Summary
Brzeg Dolny is a city located in Poland, situated within the continent of Europe. It serves as the administrative capital of Gmina Brzeg Dolny. As of the 2021 Polish census, the city has a population of 12,765 residents and covers an area of 17.20 square kilometers.

## Key Facts
- **Country**: Poland
- **Population**: 12,765 (March 31, 2021); 12,480 (Dec 31, 2020 estimate); 12,816 (2009)
- **Area**: 17.20 square kilometres
- **Coordinates**: 51.2708° N, 16.7081° E (approximate)
- **Timezone**: Central European Time (UTC+01:00) and Central European Summer Time (UTC+02:00)
- **Postal Code**: 56-120
- **License Plate Code**: DWL
- **UN/LOCODE**: PLBZD
- **Official Website**: http://www.brzegdolny.pl
- **Native Label**: Brzeg Dolny; historically known as Dyhernfurth (until 1945)
- **Administrative Status**: Capital of Gmina Brzeg Dolny
- **Gender Demographics (2021)**: 6,704 female, 6,061 male

## FAQs
**What is the population of Brzeg Dolny?**
According to the Polish census of 2021, the population is 12,765. Previous records show a population of 12,480 in 2020 and 12,816 in 2009.

**What is the geographic location of Brzeg Dolny?**
The city is located in Poland, Europe, with coordinates near 51.27°N latitude and 16.71°E longitude. It operates in the Central European Time zone.

**What are the historical names for Brzeg Dolny?**
The city was historically known as "Dyhernfurth," a name that ended in 1945. It also has aliases in other languages such as "Дюрнфурт" and "ブジェク・ドルヌィ".

**Which cities is Brzeg Dolny twinned with?**
Brzeg Dolny is twinned with Mont-Saint-Aignan, Chernyakhovsk, and Kovel. The twinning with Kovel was established in 2005.

## Why It Matters
Brzeg Dolny functions as a local administrative hub, serving as the seat of Gmina Brzeg Dolny. It holds a distinct identity within the Polish administrative system, evidenced by its specific TERC municipality code (0222014) and SIMC place ID (0987064). The city maintains international connections through town twinning and is integrated into global data systems via identifiers like UN/LOCODE (PLBZD) and various library and database IDs (VIAF, GND, GeoNames).

## Notable For
- **Administrative Role**: Serves as the capital of Gmina Brzeg Dolny.
- **Historical Significance**: Formerly known as Dyhernfurth, with historical references such as the von Hoymów palace.
- **Demographic Data**: Detailed gender distribution data available from the 2021 census.
- **Digital Presence**: Featured in 29 Wikipedia language editions and has a dedicated Commons category.
- **Global Identifiers**: Cataloged in multiple international systems including MusicBrainz, Quora, and Facebook Locations.

## Body

### Geography and Demographics
Brzeg Dolny is an urban settlement classified as a city (instance of "city") situated in Europe. The city occupies a total area of 17.20 square kilometres. Geographic coordinates for the city place it approximately at 51.2708° N latitude and 16.7081° E longitude.

Demographic records show a population of 12,765 as of March 31, 2021, determined by the Polish census of 2021. This population is composed of 6,061 males and 6,704 females. Earlier population estimates include 12,480 residents on December 31, 2020, and 12,816 residents in 2009.

### Administration and Infrastructure
Brzeg Dolny is the administrative centre for Gmina Brzeg Dolny (capital_of property), though it is distinct from the gmina itself (different_from property). It falls under the jurisdiction of the country of Poland.

Key administrative and infrastructure identifiers include:
- **Postal Code**: 56-120
- **License Plate Code**: DWL
- **TERC Municipality Code**: 0222014
- **SIMC Place ID**: 0987064
- **Official Website**: http://www.brzegdolny.pl

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

### History and Culture
The city is historically recognized by the native label "Dyhernfurth," which was used until 1945. It is currently known officially as "Brzeg Dolny." Cultural assets include a flag and a coat of arms, with images available in the Wikimedia Commons category "Brzeg Dolny." A notable image associated with the city is the Pałac von Hoymów (von Hoym Palace), hosted on Wikimedia Commons. The city is also documented in the Jewish Encyclopedia of Brockhaus and Efron.

### International Relations
Brzeg Dolny maintains twinning relationships with three administrative bodies:
- **Mont-Saint-Aignan**
- **Chernyakhovsk**
- **Kovel** (Twinning started in 2005)

### Identifiers and External Links
Brzeg Dolny is indexed in numerous databases and platforms:
- **UN/LOCODE**: PLBZD
- **VIAF ID**: 129837577
- **GND ID**: 4494802-5
- **GeoNames ID**: 3102456
- **MusicBrainz Area ID**: 987b08d9-bc78-4d85-8059-30c75050b954
- **Who's On First ID**: 101822597
- **Facebook Location ID**: 108618915828639
- **Quora Topic**: Brzeg-Dolny
- **Archinform Location ID**: 51458
- **National Library of Israel J9U ID**: 987007475192505171
- **SBN Place ID**: TO0L004367
- **Snarc ID**: 1342

The city has a Wikipedia title "Brzeg Dolny" with sitelinks in 29 languages including English, German, French, Russian, and Chinese. The main category for the city is "Category:Brzeg Dolny," with a specific sub-category for maps titled "Category:Maps of Brzeg Dolny."

## References

1. archINFORM
2. [Source](https://www.worlddata.info/europe/poland/timezones.php)
3. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
4. MusicBrainz
5. [Source](https://bdl.stat.gov.pl/api/v1/data/localities/by-unit/030210422014-0987064?var-id=1639616&format=jsonapi)
6. [Source](https://bdl.stat.gov.pl/api/v1/data/localities/by-unit/030210422014-0987064?var-id=1639618&format=jsonapi)
7. [Source](https://bdl.stat.gov.pl/api/v1/data/localities/by-unit/030210422014-0987064?var-id=1639617&format=jsonapi)
8. GeoNames
9. [Source](https://service.unece.org/trade/locode/pl.htm)
10. Quora
11. [archINFORM](https://www.archinform.net/service/wd_aiort.php)