# Czempiń

> city of Poland

**Wikidata**: [Q51441](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q51441)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Czempiń)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/czempin

## Summary
Czempiń is a city in Poland with a population of 4,825 as of 2021, situated in the Greater Poland Voivodeship. It serves as the administrative seat of Gmina Czempiń and is historically notable for landmarks like the Szołdrski Palace. The city is located at coordinates 52.145° N, 16.7606° E and covers an area of 3.29 square kilometers.

## Key Facts
- **Area**: 3.29 square kilometers (source: Wikipedia).  
- **Country**: Poland, continent: Europe.  
- **Population**: 4,825 (2021 Polish census), with 2,304 males and 2,521 females.  
- **Coordinates**: Latitude 52.145°, Longitude 16.7606° (source: GeoNames).  
- **Elevation**: 71 meters above sea level (source: Catalan Wikipedia).  
- **Time Zones**: UTC+01:00 (Central European Time) and UTC+02:00 (Central European Summer Time).  
- **Website**: http://www.czempin.pl/.  
- **Postal Code**: 64-020 (source: Polish Wikipedia).  
- **Administrative Codes**: TERC municipality code 3011024, SIMC place ID 0970537.  
- **Identifiers**: VIAF ID 145172082, GeoNames ID 3101053, Freebase ID /m/0288bc0.  
- **Coat of Arms**: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/POL_Czempiń_COA.svg.  
- **Distinct From**: Gmina Czempiń (the administrative district).  

## FAQs
- **Where is Czempiń located?**  
  Czempiń is in west-central Poland, within the Greater Poland Voivodeship, at coordinates 52.145° N, 16.7606° E.  

- **What is the population of Czempiń?**  
  As of March 31, 2021, the city has 4,825 residents, with 2,304 males and 2,521 females, per the Polish census.  

- **What time zone does Czempiń observe?**  
  It uses Central European Time (UTC+01:00) in standard time and Central European Summer Time (UTC+02:00) during daylight saving time.  

- **How is Czempiń different from Gmina Czempiń?**  
  Czempiń is the city itself, while Gmina Czempiń refers to the administrative district (gmina) that includes the city and surrounding areas.  

## Why It Matters
Czempiń holds significance as a municipal center in Greater Poland, anchoring local governance and community life. Its historical architecture, such as the Szołdrski Palace, reflects regional cultural heritage. The city’s demographic and administrative data provide insights into rural Polish development, making it a reference point for studies on local governance and population trends in Central Europe.

## Notable For
- **Historic Landmark**: Home to the Szołdrski Palace, a notable architectural feature.  
- **Administrative Role**: Serves as the seat of Gmina Czempiń, overseeing local governance.  
- **Gender-Balanced Population**: Slightly higher female population (2,521) than male (2,304) as of 2021.  
- **Elevation**: Situated at 71 meters above sea level, typical of the Greater Poland region’s lowland topography.  
- **Multilingual Recognition**: Featured in 25 Wikipedia languages, including Polish, English, and French.  

## Body

### Geography and Location  
Czempiń is situated in west-central Poland at coordinates 52.145° N, 16.7606° E, covering 3.29 km². It lies at an elevation of 71 meters above sea level, characteristic of the Greater Poland Lowland. The city is part of the Greater Poland Voivodeship and serves as the administrative center of Gmina Czempiń.

### Demographics  
As of March 31, 2021, the city’s population is 4,825, with 2,304 males and 2,521 females, according to the Polish census. This data highlights a nearly balanced gender ratio, with females comprising approximately 52.3% of residents.

### Administration  
Czempiń is the seat of Gmina Czempiń, a rural gmina (administrative district) in the region. Its administrative codes include TERC municipality code 3011024 and SIMC place ID 0970537. The city has the postal code 64-020.

### History and Culture  
The city is historically notable for the Szołdrski Palace, documented in the Wikimedia Commons category “Czempiń.” Its coat of arms is registered at https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/POL_Czempiń_COA.svg. Czempiń is referenced in 25 Wikipedia languages, underscoring its multicultural documentation.

### Infrastructure and Services  
Residents and visitors can access municipal services via the official website http://www.czempin.pl/. The city’s infrastructure is typical of small Polish towns, supporting local governance and community activities.

### External Identifiers  
Czempiń is cataloged in international databases, including VIAF ID 145172082, GeoNames ID 3101053, and Freebase ID /m/0288bc0. These identifiers facilitate academic and cultural research linking the city to broader European studies.

### Distinctive Features  
Unlike the administrative district Gmina Czempiń, the city itself is defined by its urban settlement status. Its elevation, population structure, and historical architecture collectively distinguish it from neighboring rural areas, emphasizing its dual role as a local cultural and administrative hub.

## References

1. Virtual International Authority File
2. [Source](https://www.worlddata.info/europe/poland/timezones.php)
3. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
4. [Source](https://bdl.stat.gov.pl/api/v1/data/localities/by-unit/023015911024-0970537?var-id=1639616&format=jsonapi)
5. [Source](https://bdl.stat.gov.pl/api/v1/data/localities/by-unit/023015911024-0970537?var-id=1639618&format=jsonapi)
6. [Source](https://bdl.stat.gov.pl/api/v1/data/localities/by-unit/023015911024-0970537?var-id=1639617&format=jsonapi)
7. GeoNames
8. National Library of Israel Names and Subjects Authority File