# Dębno

> city of Poland

**Wikidata**: [Q335446](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q335446)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dębno)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/debno

## Summary
Dębno is a city in Poland located in the West Pomeranian Voivodeship, with a population of 13,291 as of the 2021 census. Situated at coordinates 52°44′N 14°42′E, it serves as a regional administrative and cultural center. Historically known as Neudamm, the city underwent significant administrative changes after World War II.

## Key Facts
- **Official name**: Dębno  
- **Country**: Poland  
- **Population (2021-03-31)**: 13,291 (6,422 male, 6,869 female)  
- **Area**: 19.5 square kilometres  
- **Coordinates**: 52.7389° N, 14.6978° E  
- **Time zones**: UTC+01:00 (standard), UTC+02:00 (daylight saving)  
- **Website**: http://www.debno.pl/  
- **Aliases**: Neudamm, デンブノ, Нойдамм  
- **Postal code**: 74-400  
- **Historical jurisdictions**: Part of Landkreis Königsberg Nm. until 1946  
- **Twin towns**: Tczew, Terezín, Kursk (since 2001), Renkum  
- **Administrative division**: Seat of Gmina Dębno  

## FAQs
- **Where is Dębno located?**  
  Dębno is in northwest Poland, within the West Pomeranian Voivodeship, near the border with Germany.  

- **What is Dębno’s population?**  
  As of 2021, the city has 13,291 residents, with 6,422 males and 6,869 females, per the Polish census.  

- **What historical names does Dębno have?**  
  The city was previously known as Neudamm, reflected in its German alias.  

- **When did Dębno’s administrative status change?**  
  It transitioned from Landkreis Königsberg Nm. to Gmina Dębno in 1946.  

- **What are Dębno’s twin towns?**  
  Tczew, Terezín, Kursk (since 2001), and Renkum, fostering cultural and economic ties.  

## Why It Matters
Dębno holds regional importance as a municipal seat in the West Pomeranian Voivodeship, supporting local governance and community services. Its history reflects broader post-WWII territorial shifts in Poland, particularly the renaming and reorganization of German-influenced areas. The city’s twinning agreements, such as with Kursk since 2001, highlight its role in international cultural exchange.  

## Notable For  
- Population of 13,291 (2021), with detailed male/female breakdowns.  
- Historical name "Neudamm" prior to 1946.  
- Twinning with Kursk (Russia) since 2001, emphasizing post-Soviet diplomacy.  
- Distinctive coat of arms and flag, symbolizing municipal identity.  

## Body  
### Geography & Location  
Dębno spans 19.5 km² in northwest Poland (52.7389° N, 14.6978° E), part of the West Pomeranian Voivodeship. It lies in the historic Lower Pomerania region, near the Oder River.  

### History  
Founded as Neudamm, the city was part of Landkreis Königsberg Nm. until 1946, when it was incorporated into Poland and renamed Dębno. This transition followed post-WWII border adjustments.  

### Demographics  
As of 2021, the population is 13,291, with 6,422 males and 6,869 females, per the Polish census. The city serves as a local administrative hub.  

### Administration  
Dębno is the seat of Gmina Dębno, with the TERC municipality code 3210034. It operates under the SIMC place ID 0935305.  

### Culture & Relations  
The city maintains twinning agreements with Tczew, Terezín, Kursk (since 2001), and Renkum. Its coat of arms and flag are registered symbols (images via Wikimedia Commons).  

### Infrastructure  
Residents use the postal code 74-400. The official website (http://www.debno.pl/) provides municipal services and historical context.  

### Identifiers & Classifications  
- **GeoNames ID**: 3100545  
- **GND ID**: 7626075-6  
- **MusicBrainz Area ID**: b1fb3364-ab54-4f0c-bfa2-b7142446f67c  
- **Wikipedia Languages**: Described in 27 languages, including Polish, German, and English.  

### Miscellaneous  
Dębno is categorized under "city" and distinguished from other Polish localities with the same name via the "different_from" property. Its archives are linked to the National Library of Israel (J9U ID: 987007564797705171).

## References

1. [Source](https://www.debno.pl/strona/6)
2. [Source](http://www.kurskadmin.ru/node/911)
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/023216410034-0935305?var-id=1639616&format=jsonapi)
8. [Source](https://bdl.stat.gov.pl/api/v1/data/localities/by-unit/023216410034-0935305?var-id=1639618&format=jsonapi)
9. [Source](https://bdl.stat.gov.pl/api/v1/data/localities/by-unit/023216410034-0935305?var-id=1639617&format=jsonapi)
10. GeoNames
11. museum-digital