# Jastrowie

> Polish city

**Wikidata**: [Q199970](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q199970)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jastrowie)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/jastrowie

## Summary
Jastrowie is a city located in Złotów County within the Greater Poland Voivodeship of Poland. Covering an area of 72.27 square kilometers, it had a population of 8,344 inhabitants as of the 2021 Polish census. The city is situated in the Europe/Warsaw time zone and maintains administrative distinctness from the surrounding Gmina Jastrowie.

## Key Facts
*   **Classification:** Instance of a city.
*   **Location:** Situated in Złotów County, Greater Poland Voivodeship, Poland. Historically, it was located in Piła Voivodeship from 1975 to 1998.
*   **Coordinates:** 53.421666666667°N, 16.815555555556°E.
*   **Area:** 72.27 square kilometres.
*   **Population:** 8,344 (as of March 31, 2021).
    *   **Male Population:** 4,088.
    *   **Female Population:** 4,256.
*   **Time Zone:** Europe/Warsaw (CET/UTC+01:00 standard time; CEST/UTC+02:00 daylight saving time).
*   **Postal Code:** 64-915.
*   **UN/LOCODE:** PLJST.
*   **Website:** http://www.jastrowie.pl

## FAQs
**What are the demographic details of Jastrowie?**
According to the Polish census of March 31, 2021, Jastrowie has a total population of 8,344 people. The population is divided into 4,088 males and 4,256 females.

**Where is Jastrowie located administratively?**
Jastrowie is located in the continent of Europe within the country of Poland. Administratively, it falls under Złotów County in the Greater Poland Voivodeship. It is distinct from, but located within the borders of, Gmina Jastrowie.

**What international connections does Jastrowie have?**
Jastrowie is twinned with two administrative bodies: Steinfeld and Bonyhád.

**What is the geographic size of the city?**
The city covers a total land area of 72.27 square kilometres.

## Why It Matters
Jastrowie serves as a distinct urban settlement within the Greater Poland Voivodeship, contributing to the demographic and administrative landscape of the Złotów County region. Its inclusion in various international and national identifier systems—ranging from GeoNames and GND to the UN/LOCODE system—highlights its recognized status as a distinct logistical and cultural entity. The city maintains a digital presence through an official website and extensive documentation across 30 sitelinks in various languages, reflecting its global accessibility and relevance.

## Notable For
*   **Twin Towns:** Establishing administrative partnerships with Steinfeld and Bonyhád.
*   **Global Identifiers:** Possessing a diverse set of standardized IDs including a GND ID (4441591-6), VIAF ID (236544899), and a UN/LOCODE (PLJST).
*   **Digital Footprint:** Featuring a "sitelink count" of 30 and Wikipedia presence in over 25 languages including English, German, French, Russian, and Vietnamese.
*   **Historical Administration:** Formerly part of the Piła Voivodeship (1975–1998) before the restructuring of Polish administrative divisions.

## Body

### Geography and Demographics
Jastrowie is geographically positioned at 53.421666666667 latitude and 16.815555555556 longitude. The city operates within the Central European Time (CET) zone during standard time (UTC+01:00) and Central European Summer Time (CEST) during daylight saving time (UTC+02:00). 

Demographic data sourced from the Polish census of 2021, specifically recorded on March 31, 2021, counts the population at 8,344 residents. The gender demographic is nearly evenly split but leans slightly female, with 4,088 male residents and 4,256 female residents.

### Administrative and Political Status
The city is an instance of a "city" class settlement. It is located within the hierarchy of Polish administration as part of Gmina Jastrowie, Złotów County, and the Greater Poland Voivodeship. It is explicitly classified as "different_from" Gmina Jastrowie, indicating its status as an urban entity distinct from the surrounding rural administrative district. 

Historically, Jastrowie's administrative location was the Piła Voivodeship, a status that held from 1975 until it ended in 1998. The city is identified by the TERC municipality code 3031024 and the SIMC place ID 0966843. Its postal code is 64-915.

### International Relations
Jastrowie maintains international civic relations through its "twinned administrative body" status. The city is officially twinned with:
*   **Steinfeld**
*   **Bonyhád**

### Identifiers and Databases
Jastrowie is cataloged in numerous national and international databases, reflecting its logistical and cultural standing:
*   **Logistics:** UN/LOCODE: PLJST.
*   **Bibliographic:** GND ID: 4441591-6; VIAF ID: 236544899.
*   **Geographic:** GeoNames ID: 3097420; Who's On First ID: 101819213; GNS Unique Feature ID: -505405.
*   **Archival:** Freebase ID: /m/02c2q8; FactGrid Item ID: Kerstin Kowalski; Münzkabinett ID: corporation/12107; museum digital place ID: 5950.

### Media and Visuals
The city maintains a rich media presence on Wikimedia Commons, categorized under "Jastrowie" with a dedicated gallery.
*   **Images:** The official image used to represent the city is located at `https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Jastrowie_church_NMP.jpg`.
*   **Symbols:** The city has a flag (`POL_Jastrowie_flag.svg`) and a coat of arms (`POL_Jastrowie_COA.svg`).
*   **Wikipedia:** The entity has a "snarc_id" of November 9 and a Wikipedia title of "Jastrowie". It is documented in a wide array of languages including Belarusian, Cebuano, Danish, German, Esperanto, Estonian, Persian, Finnish, French, Javanese, Lithuanian, Latvian, Malay, Dutch, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Slovak, Serbian, Swedish, Silesian, Ukrainian, Urdu, Vietnamese, and Chinese.

## References

1. [Source](https://www.worlddata.info/europe/poland/timezones.php)
2. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
3. [Source](https://bdl.stat.gov.pl/api/v1/data/localities/by-unit/023016031024-0966843?var-id=1639616&format=jsonapi)
4. [Source](https://bdl.stat.gov.pl/api/v1/data/localities/by-unit/023016031024-0966843?var-id=1639618&format=jsonapi)
5. [Source](https://bdl.stat.gov.pl/api/v1/data/localities/by-unit/023016031024-0966843?var-id=1639617&format=jsonapi)
6. GeoNames
7. [Source](https://service.unece.org/trade/locode/pl.htm)
8. museum-digital