# Brzozów

> city of Poland

**Wikidata**: [Q653797](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q653797)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brzozów)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/brzozow

## Summary
Brzozów is a city located in Poland, within the continent of Europe. It serves as the administrative seat for both Gmina Brzozów and Brzozów County. Founded in 1359, the city has a population of 7,366 people as of the 2021 census.

## Key Facts
- **Location:** Poland, Europe
- **Inception:** 1359
- **Area:** 11.45 square kilometres
- **Population (2021):** 7,366 (3,524 male, 3,842 female)
- **Coordinates:** 49.695°N, 22.019°E
- **Postal Code:** 36-200
- **Timezone:** Central European Time (UTC+1) / Central European Summer Time (UTC+2)
- **Website:** http://www.brzozow.pl/

## FAQs
**What is the population of Brzozów?**
As of the 2021 Polish census, Brzozów has a population of 7,366. This breaks down to 3,524 males and 3,842 females.

**Where is Brzozów located?**
Brzozów is a city in southeastern Poland, situated in Europe. It is the capital of Gmina Brzozów and Brzozów County.

**When was Brzozów founded?**
The city was founded in the year 1359.

## Why It Matters
Brzozów functions as a significant local administrative center, serving as the capital of both the Gmina Brzozów and Brzozów County. This role makes it a hub for local governance and public services for the surrounding region. The city's historical foundation in the 14th century also marks it as a long-standing settlement with deep roots in Polish history.

## Notable For
- **Administrative Center:** Serves as the capital of Gmina Brzozów and Brzozów County.
- **Historical Foundation:** Established in 1359.
- **International Relations:** Maintains twin town relationships with Moldava nad Bodvou and Sambir.

## Body

### Administration and Governance
Brzozów is officially recognized as a city (instance of a "large human settlement") and functions as a major administrative unit within Poland. It is the capital of two distinct entities: **Gmina Brzozów** (a rural gmina) and **Brzozów County**. The city is distinct from the Gmina Brzozów itself. Its official codes include the **TERC municipality code** (1802014), the **SIMC place ID** (0952841), and the **UN/LOCODE** (PLBZZ).

### Geography and Demographics
The city covers an area of **11.45 square kilometres** and is geographically positioned at coordinates 49.695°N, 22.019°E. Demographic data from the **Polish census of 2021** records a total population of **7,366**. This is split between a **male population** of 3,524 and a **female population** of 3,842. Historical population data shows fluctuations over time:
- 2001: 7,739
- 2004: 7,799
- 2009: 7,836
- 2014: 7,550
- 2017: 7,516
- 2020: 7,289

### History and Heritage
Brzozów was founded in **1359**. Its historical and cultural heritage is documented by several major encyclopedic works, including the **Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary** and the **Meyers Konversations-Lexikon** (4th edition, 1885–1890).

### International Connections
The city is twinned with two foreign administrative bodies: **Moldava nad Bodvou** and **Sambir**.

### External Identifiers and Media
Brzozów is cataloged under a wide array of global identifiers and databases. Its official **website** is http://www.brzozow.pl/. Other key identifiers include:
- **GeoNames ID:** 775086
- **Freebase ID:** /m/02_gc6
- **MusicBrainz Area ID:** 28640f3f-47df-4c7c-be52-c7d942460802
- **National Library of Israel J9U ID:** 987007540096405171
- **Czech National Library Authority ID:** ge559667 (labeled "Brzozów (Polsko)")
- **Who's on First ID:** 101841535
- **GNS Unique Feature ID:** -495708
- **BHCL UUID:** 1bb2e5a0-7c08-4c01-816c-06097b92b9ca
- **Historical Gazetteer (GOV) ID:** BRZOZWKN19AQ
- **FactGrid Item ID:** Andy Morrison

The city has an extensive presence on **Wikipedia**, with articles in over 35 languages including English, Polish, German, Russian, and French. It also maintains a **Commons gallery** and belongs to the **Category:Brzozów** for media organization. Official symbols include a **flag** and a **coat of arms**.

## References

1. [Source](https://www.worlddata.info/europe/poland/timezones.php)
2. Czech National Authority Database
3. MusicBrainz
4. [Source](http://stat.gov.pl/download/gfx/portalinformacyjny/pl/defaultaktualnosci/5468/6/12/1/ludnosc.pdf)
5. [Source](https://bdl.stat.gov.pl/api/v1/data/localities/by-unit/061813302014-0952841?var-id=1639616&format=jsonapi)
6. [Source](https://bdl.stat.gov.pl/api/v1/data/localities/by-unit/061813302014-0952841?var-id=1639618&format=jsonapi)
7. [Source](https://bdl.stat.gov.pl/api/v1/data/localities/by-unit/061813302014-0952841?var-id=1639617&format=jsonapi)
8. GeoNames
9. [Source](https://service.unece.org/trade/locode/pl.htm)
10. National Library of Israel Names and Subjects Authority File
11. [Bibliography of the History of the Czech Lands](https://biblio.hiu.cas.cz/records/1bb2e5a0-7c08-4c01-816c-06097b92b9ca)