# Drohiczyn > city of Poland **Wikidata**: [Q769631](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q769631) **Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drohiczyn) **Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/drohiczyn ## Summary Drohiczyn is a city in Poland located in the Podlaskie Voivodeship, serving as the seat of Gmina Drohiczyn. It has a population of 1,848 as of the 2021 census and covers an area of 15.68 square kilometers. ## Key Facts - Drohiczyn was founded in 1498 and is classified as a city in Poland - The city has a population of 1,848 people (900 male, 948 female) as of March 31, 2021 - Located at coordinates 52.4°N, 22.65°E in the Gmina Drohiczyn administrative unit - Uses the UTC+01:00 time zone (UTC+02:00 during daylight saving time) - Has the UN/LOCODE PLDRM and postal code 17-312 - Serves as the capital of Podlaskie Voivodeship - Located on the Western Bug river - Has a coat of arms and official website at https://www.drohiczyn.pl/ - Contains the Drohiczyn Cathedral, headquarters of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Drohiczyn established in 1991 ## FAQs What is Drohiczyn's administrative status? Drohiczyn is a city in Poland that serves as the seat of Gmina Drohiczyn, an urban-rural gmina. It is the capital of Podlaskie Voivodeship and has been located within Gmina Drohiczyn since 1945. What is the population and area of Drohiczyn? As of the 2021 Polish census, Drohiczyn has a population of 1,848 people (900 male, 948 female) living in an area of 15.68 square kilometers. What historical significance does Drohiczyn have? Drohiczyn was founded in 1498 and was part of Drohiczyn Land from 1565 to 1795. The city contains the Drohiczyn Cathedral, which serves as the headquarters of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Drohiczyn established in 1991. ## Why It Matters Drohiczyn serves as an important administrative and religious center in eastern Poland. As the capital of Podlaskie Voivodeship, it plays a crucial role in regional governance and administration. The presence of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Drohiczyn, established in 1991, makes it a significant religious center in the region. Its location on the Western Bug river has historically made it an important settlement in the area, and its continued existence as a city demonstrates its enduring importance in the region's development. ## Notable For - Serving as the capital of Podlaskie Voivodeship - Housing the headquarters of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Drohiczyn - Being located on the Western Bug river - Having a documented history dating back to 1498 - Maintaining its status as a city despite having a relatively small population ## Body ### Location and Geography Drohiczyn is located in eastern Poland within the Podlaskie Voivodeship at coordinates 52.4°N, 22.65°E. The city sits on the Western Bug river, which has historically been an important waterway in the region. The city covers an area of 15.68 square kilometers, making it a relatively compact urban settlement. ### Administrative Structure Drohiczyn serves as the seat of Gmina Drohiczyn, an urban-rural gmina of Poland. The city has been part of this administrative unit since 1945. It also serves as the capital of Podlaskie Voivodeship, giving it significant administrative importance in the region. The city's official name is simply "Drohiczyn," and it has the UN/LOCODE PLDRM for international shipping and logistics purposes. ### Demographics According to the 2021 Polish census, Drohiczyn has a population of 1,848 people, with 900 males and 948 females. The population data was collected on March 31, 2021, using the determination method of the Polish census of 2021. The city uses the local dialing code 85 for telephone communications. ### Religious Significance The Roman Catholic Diocese of Drohiczyn, established in 1991, has its headquarters in the city at the Drohiczyn Cathedral. This makes Drohiczyn an important religious center in the region, serving as the seat of the diocese that oversees Catholic affairs in the area. The cathedral itself is a notable church building in the city. ### Historical Context Drohiczyn was founded in 1498, giving it a long history as a settlement in the region. From 1565 to 1795, it was part of Drohiczyn Land, a historical territorial unit. The city's coat of arms is officially recognized and represented in SVG format. Historical references to Drohiczyn can be found in various encyclopedic sources, including the Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary and the Jewish Encyclopedia of Brockhaus and Efron. ### Infrastructure and Services Drohiczyn maintains modern infrastructure including a dedicated website at https://www.drohiczyn.pl/. The city has a postal code of 17-312 and is listed in various geographical databases including Geonames (ID: 772959) and the World Historical Gazetteer (ID: 13020068). The city also has a unique feature ID of -500036 in the Geographic Names Server database. ### Cultural and Educational Resources The city has a presence in various cultural and educational contexts, with its own category in Wikimedia Commons (Category:Drohiczyn) and Wikipedia (Drohiczyn). It is documented in multiple languages across Wikipedia, including Belarusian, Bulgarian, German, English, Polish, Russian, and others. The city also has entries in various library and academic databases, including the Library of Congress (authority ID: n85191250) and the Encyclopedia of Modern Ukraine (ID: 20955). ### Transportation and Communication Drohiczyn operates within the Central European Time zone (UTC+01:00) with daylight saving time adjustments to UTC+02:00 during summer months. The city's location on the Western Bug river has historically made it accessible by water transport, though its current transportation infrastructure likely includes road connections to other parts of Poland. The city's terc municipality code is 2010024, which is used for administrative and statistical purposes in Poland. ## References 1. Virtual International Authority File 2. [Source](https://www.worlddata.info/europe/poland/timezones.php) 3. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013 4. Czech National Authority Database 5. [Source](https://bdl.stat.gov.pl/api/v1/data/localities/by-unit/062013810024-0922998?var-id=1639616&format=jsonapi) 6. [Source](https://bdl.stat.gov.pl/api/v1/data/localities/by-unit/062013810024-0922998?var-id=1639618&format=jsonapi) 7. [Source](https://bdl.stat.gov.pl/api/v1/data/localities/by-unit/062013810024-0922998?var-id=1639617&format=jsonapi) 8. GeoNames 9. [Source](https://service.unece.org/trade/locode/pl.htm)