# Dąbrowa Górnicza

> city in the Dąbrowa Basin (the Lesser Poland part of the Silesian Voivodeship), Poland

**Wikidata**: [Q108672](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q108672)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dąbrowa_Górnicza)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/dabrowa-gornicza

## Summary
Dąbrowa Górnicza is a city located in the Dąbrowa Basin, specifically within the Lesser Poland part of the Silesian Voivodeship, Poland. Established in 1916, it is classified as a large human settlement and holds the administrative status of a city with powiat rights. The city has a current population of 112,876 as of June 30, 2024.

## Key Facts
*   Dąbrowa Górnicza was established in 1916.
*   It is a city with powiat rights in Poland.
*   The city's area spans 189 square kilometers.
*   As of June 30, 2024, Dąbrowa Górnicza has a population of 112,876.
*   It is located in the Silesian Voivodeship, a status it has held since January 1, 1999.
*   The city is situated in the historical region of Lesser Poland.
*   Dąbrowa Górnicza was awarded "Rower Power 2024."
*   It is twinned with Alchevsk, Câmpulung Moldovenesc, and Studénka.
*   The city's official website is dabrowa-gornicza.pl.

## FAQs
**What is the current population of Dąbrowa Górnicza?**
As of June 30, 2024, the population of Dąbrowa Górnicza is 112,876. This figure is based on a census determination.

**When was Dąbrowa Górnicza established?**
Dąbrowa Górnicza was established in the year 1916. Its administrative status as a city has evolved over time.

**Where is Dąbrowa Górnicza located geographically?**
Dąbrowa Górnicza is located in Poland, specifically within the Dąbrowa Basin, which is part of the Silesian Voivodeship. Its historical region is Lesser Poland.

**What is the area of Dąbrowa Górnicza?**
The city of Dąbrowa Górnicza covers an area of 189 square kilometers. This measurement defines its territorial extent.

**What are some alternative names for Dąbrowa Górnicza?**
Dąbrowa Górnicza is also known by aliases such as Dombrowa, Dabrowa Górnicza, Dąbrowa Gornicza, Dabrowa Gornicza, ドンブローヴァグルニチャ, ドンブローヴァ・グルニチャ, and 栋布罗瓦-古尔尼恰. Its native label is Dąbrowa Górnicza.

**What awards or recognitions has Dąbrowa Górnicza received?**
Dąbrowa Górnicza received the "Rower Power 2024" award. This recognition highlights a specific achievement or characteristic of the city.

## Why It Matters
Dąbrowa Górnicza matters as a significant urban center in Poland, evidenced by its substantial and historically tracked population, which has grown from 150 in 1789 to over 112,000 today. Its designation as a "city with powiat rights" underscores its administrative importance within the Silesian Voivodeship. Situated in the Dąbrowa Basin and historically part of Lesser Poland, it plays a role in the regional geography and economy. The city's digital presence, including an official website and active YouTube channel, reflects its engagement with modern communication and community outreach. Its international twinning relationships further demonstrate its role in global civic connections.

## Notable For
*   Being a city with powiat rights in Poland.
*   Receiving the "Rower Power 2024" award.
*   Its location within the Dąbrowa Basin, a specific geographical area.
*   Having a long and detailed historical population record dating back to 1789.
*   Maintaining an active official YouTube channel with a significant number of viewers.

## Body

### Identity and Classification
Dąbrowa Górnicza is a city, classified as a large human settlement. Its native label is Dąbrowa Górnicza, with an audio pronunciation available. The city is also known by several aliases, including Dombrowa, Dabrowa Górnicza, Dąbrowa Gornicza, Dabrowa Gornicza, ドンブローヴァグルニチャ, ドンブローヴァ・グルニチャ, and 栋布罗瓦-古尔尼恰. It is identified as a city with powiat rights in Poland, a city, and a big city. The entity has 68 sitelinks and is represented across numerous Wikipedia languages, including Arabic, German, English, Spanish, French, Japanese, and Chinese, among others. Its main Wikipedia title is Dąbrowa Górnicza. The primary Wikimedia category for the topic is Category:Dąbrowa Górnicza, and its main Wikimedia portal is Q19310191.

### Geography and Location
Dąbrowa Górnicza is located in Poland, specifically in the Dąbrowa Basin, which is part of the Silesian Voivodeship. Historically, it has been part of Lesser Poland. The city's coordinates are primarily identified as 50.3308692° N, 19.2078918° E. It covers an area of 189 square kilometers. Dąbrowa Górnicza is situated on the continent of Europe.

The city has been located in the Silesian Voivodeship since January 1, 1999. Prior to 1919, it was located in Q24932216.
Dąbrowa Górnicza shares borders with several administrative bodies, including Będzin, Gmina Psary, Gmina Mierzęcice, Gmina Siewierz, Sławków, Gmina Łazy, Gmina Klucze, Gmina Bolesław, Sosnowiec, and Będzin County.
Geographical identifiers include GADM IDs POL.12.10_1 and POL.12.10.1_1. Geonames IDs associated with Dąbrowa Górnicza are 3100796 (locality), 7532331 (third-order administrative division), and 7530746 (second-level administrative division). OpenStreetMap IDs include node ID 1507719599 and relation ID 2251893. Its iNaturalist place ID is 102023. The Wolfram Language entity code for the city is Entity["AdministrativeDivision", {"DabrowaGornicza", "Slaskie", "Poland"}].

### Demographics
The population of Dąbrowa Górnicza has been recorded over several periods:
*   1789: 150
*   1827: 200
*   1860: 600
*   1880: 6,000
*   1890: 12,500
*   1911: 24,000
*   1916: 29,900
*   1924: 33,800
*   1939: 42,082
*   1946: 28,070
*   1955: 41,219
*   1965: 60,434
*   1975: 79,785
*   1982: 152,373
*   1995: 130,448
*   2007: 128,795
*   2016: 122,712
*   March 31, 2021: 116,930 (Polish census of 2021)
    *   Male population (2021): 55,899
    *   Female population (2021): 61,031
*   2023: 114,148 (census)
*   June 30, 2024: 112,876 (census)

### History and Development
Dąbrowa Górnicza was established in 1916. Historically, it was part of the Russian Empire until 1917, and then became part of Poland from 1918 onwards.

### Official Information and Digital Presence
The official website for Dąbrowa Górnicza is http://www.dabrowa-gornicza.pl/.
Images associated with the city include a general image (Pałac Kultury Zagłębia_04.JPG), a flag image (POL_Dąbrowa_Górnicza_flag.svg), a locator map image (POL_Dąbrowa_Górnicza_map.svg), a coat of arms image (POL_Dąbrowa_Górnicza_COA.svg), and a page banner image (Aqua_panorama_pagebanner.jpg).
The city maintains a YouTube presence under the handle miastodabrowagornicza, with a channel ID of UCmVI-FtK8zycYh5kAVvgVKA. As of November 26, 2025, the channel has accumulated 594,331 viewers/listeners. The channel was started on November 28, 2013, and as of December 21, 2020, had 198 videos and 364,574 subscribers.
A Commons gallery and category are available for Dąbrowa Górnicza.

### Identifiers and Authority Records
Dąbrowa Górnicza is associated with various identifiers and authority records:
*   ISNI: 0000000406210332
*   GND ID: 4295733-3
*   VIAF ID: 128010799
*   NE.se ID: dabrowa-gornicza
*   SNARC ID: Atalanta BC
*   UN/LOCODE: PLDAB
*   Freebase ID: /m/0c6kz
*   Quora Topic: Dąbrowa-Górnicza
*   NL CR Aut ID: ge841659 (Dąbrowa Górnicza (Polsko))
*   SIMC Place ID: 0939473
*   De Agostini ID: Dąbrowa+Górnicza
*   Yale LUX ID: place/68b6df6f-97a8-46b0-9ef2-9aac09489a64
*   FactGrid Item ID: Q83934
*   TERC Municipality Code: 2465011
*   Hrvatska Enciklopedija ID: 13640
*   Online PWN Encyclopedia ID: 3890981 (Dąbrowa Górnicza)
*   Proleksis Enciklopedija ID: 16660
*   Historical Gazetteer (GOV) ID: object_1073757
*   Gran Enciclopèdia Catalana ID: dabrowa-gornicza (and former scheme 0021190)
*   Library of Congress Authority ID: n96105802
*   Brockhaus Enzyklopädie Online ID: dabrowa-gornicza
*   National Library of Israel J9U ID: 987007533200805171
*   Encyclopædia Britannica Online ID: place/Dabrowa-Gornicza
*   Visuotinė Lietuvių Enciklopedija ID: dabrowa-gornicza
*   Great Russian Encyclopedia Online ID (2017): 5747521 (ДОМБРОВА-ГУРНИЧА)
*   ArchINFORM Location ID: 51740
*   MusicBrainz Area ID: 789133f9-5489-408f-b384-048325ddd7e5
*   Who's On First IDs: 1175613159, 1125280533
*   OpenWeatherMap City IDs: 3100796, 7530746, 7532331
*   SVKKL Authority ID: 0373234-Dabrowa-Gornicza-Polsko

### Culture and Recognition
Dąbrowa Górnicza received the "Rower Power 2024" award.
The city is twinned with Alchevsk, Câmpulung Moldovenesc, and Studénka.

### Associated Categories
Categories for people associated with Dąbrowa Górnicza include:
*   Category for people born here: Category:Births in Dąbrowa Górnicza
*   Category of associated people: Category:People from Dąbrowa Górnicza
*   Category for people buried here: Q32174943
*   Category for people who died here: Q106764991

### Administrative Status
Dąbrowa Górnicza is the capital of Q9269805 and Q9270058.

### Timezone
Dąbrowa Górnicza observes UTC+01:00 as its standard time, known as Central European Time. During daylight saving time, it shifts to UTC+02:00, which is Central European Summer Time.

## References

1. archINFORM
2. [Source](https://al.lg.ua/ua/pobratimu/)
3. Virtual International Authority File
4. [Source](https://www.worlddata.info/europe/poland/timezones.php)
5. OpenStreetMap
6. GeoNames
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8. Czech National Authority Database
9. MusicBrainz
10. [Source](https://bdl.stat.gov.pl/api/v1/data/localities/by-unit/012415065011-0939473?var-id=1639616&format=jsonapi)
11. Statistics Poland
12. [Source](https://stat.gov.pl/obszary-tematyczne/ludnosc/ludnosc/ludnosc-stan-i-struktura-ludnosci-oraz-ruch-naturalny-w-przekroju-terytorialnym-w-2024-r-stan-w-dniu-30-06,6,37.html)
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20. [Source](https://encyklopedia.pwn.pl/haslo/Dabrowa-Gornicza;3890981.html)
21. [iNaturalist](https://www.inaturalist.org/places/inaturalist-places.csv.zip)
22. [Regional Database of the Central Bohemian Research Library in Kladno](https://ipac.svkkl.cz/arl-kl/cs/detail-kl_us_auth-0373234-Dabrowa-Gornicza-Polsko)