# Jeżów

> town of Poland

**Wikidata**: [Q724474](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q724474)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeżów,_Brzeziny_County)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/jezow

## Summary
Jeżów is a town located in Poland within the continent of Europe. It serves as the capital of the Gmina Jeżów administrative district. According to the 2021 Polish census, the town has a total population of 1,279 residents.

## Key Facts
- **Classification**: Town (instance of city), described as a large human settlement.
- **Location**: Poland (Europe), situated in Gmina Jeżów.
- **Coordinates**: Latitude 51.8, Longitude 19.96667.
- **Population**: 1,279 (as of March 31, 2021).
    - Male Population: 649.
    - Female Population: 630.
- **Timezone**: Central European Time (UTC+01:00) / Central European Summer Time (UTC+02:00).
- **Postal Code**: 95-047.
- **Administrative Role**: Capital of Gmina Jeżów.
- **External Identifiers**:
    - GND ID: 7701080-2
    - Geonames ID: 3097137
    - SIMC Place ID: 0728658
    - Who's on First ID: 101821631
    - GNS Unique Feature ID: -505930
    - Freebase ID: /m/04gq_c9
    - FactGrid Item ID: Farkaslyuk

## FAQs
**What are the demographic details of Jeżów?**
As of the Polish census conducted on March 31, 2021, Jeżów has a population of 1,279 people. The population is comprised of 649 males and 630 females.

**Where is Jeżów located geographically and administratively?**
Jeżów is located in Europe within the country of Poland. It serves as the capital of the Gmina Jeżów and utilizes the postal code 95-047.

**How is Jeżów documented in historical and academic sources?**
The town is described by the Jewish Encyclopedia of Brockhaus and Efron and the Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary. It is also categorized under "Jeżów, powiat brzeziński" on Wikimedia Commons.

## Why It Matters
Jeżów functions as a distinct urban entity and administrative center within Poland. Its significance is anchored in its status as the capital of Gmina Jeżów, serving as the local seat of governance for the surrounding area. The town maintains a specific cultural and historical footprint, evidenced by its inclusion in major encyclopedic works such as the Brockhaus and Efron dictionaries and the Jewish Encyclopedia. With a stable population recorded in the 2021 census, it represents a specific example of a Polish urban settlement with documented demographics and precise geographical coordinates.

## Notable For
- Serving as the administrative capital of Gmina Jeżów.
- Having a precisely documented population split of 649 males and 630 females as of 2021.
- Inclusion in the historic Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary and the Jewish Encyclopedia of Brockhaus and Efron.
- Possessing a unique coat of arms (POL_Jeżów_2023_COA.png).
- Availability of Wikipedia entries in 14 different languages, including Polish, English, German, and French.

## Body

### Geography and Administration
Jeżów is situated in the European continent within the borders of Poland. Geographically, it is located at a latitude of 51.8 and a longitude of 19.96667. The town operates within the Central European Time zone (UTC+01:00) for standard time and Central European Summer Time (UTC+02:00) during daylight saving time. Its primary postal code is 95-047. Administratively, the town is the capital of Gmina Jeżów, indicating its role as the central hub for the local government unit.

### Demographics
According to data retrieved from the Polish census of 2021, the town has a total population of 1,279 inhabitants. The demographic breakdown for March 31, 2021, identifies a male population of 649 and a female population of 630. The determination method for these statistics was the Polish census of 2021, sourced from the Polish Statistics database.

### Digital and Academic Presence
Jeżów maintains a presence across various digital and academic databases. It holds a GND ID (7701080-2), a Geonames ID (3097137), and a SIMC Place ID (0728658). The town is listed in the Who's On First database with ID 101821631 and has a GNS Unique Feature ID of -505930.

Historically, the entity is referenced in the "Jewish Encyclopedia of Brockhaus and Efron" and the "Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary." On Wikimedia Commons, the relevant category is "Jeżów, powiat brzeziński," and the main Wikipedia title is listed as "Jeżów, Brzeziny County." Wikipedia articles about the town exist in 14 languages, including Azerbaijani (azb), Cebuano (ceb), German (de), English (en), Estonian (et), French (fr), Persian (fa), Ido (io), Dutch (nl), Polish (pl), Portuguese (pt), Silesian (szl), Ukrainian (uk), and Min Nan Chinese (zh_min_nan).

### Visual Representation
The town is visually represented by an official coat of arms, with an image file dated to 2023 (POL_Jeżów_2023_COA.png). An additional image resource titled "Jezow_waskotorowy_1.jpg" is associated with the town's knowledge base entry. Aliases for the town include "Jezhuw" and "Jezhu."

## 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/051011521042-0728658?var-id=1639616&format=jsonapi)
4. [Source](https://bdl.stat.gov.pl/api/v1/data/localities/by-unit/051011521042-0728658?var-id=1639618&format=jsonapi)
5. [Source](https://bdl.stat.gov.pl/api/v1/data/localities/by-unit/051011521042-0728658?var-id=1639617&format=jsonapi)
6. GeoNames
7. System for IDs and names of places