# Kluczbork

> city of Poland

**Wikidata**: [Q79322](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q79322)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kluczbork)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/kluczbork

## Summary
Kluczbork is a city in Poland with a foundation date of 1253. It covers an area of 12.35 square kilometers and had a population of 22,703 according to the 2021 Polish census. The city serves as the capital of Gmina Kluczbork and is situated in the UTC+01:00 time zone.

## Key Facts
- **Inception**: Founded in 1253.
- **Area**: 12.35 square kilometres.
- **Population**: 22,703 (as of March 31, 2021, per the Polish census of 2021); 23,554 (estimated June 30, 2019); 26,164 (in 2004).
- **Elevation**: 190 metres above sea level.
- **Coordinates**: Latitude 50.983333333333, Longitude 18.216666666667.
- **Country**: Poland (preferred/current, since May 8, 1945); formerly Germany (Jan 18, 1871 – May 8, 1945) and Kingdom of Prussia (June 11, 1742 – Jan 18, 1871).
- **Capital Of**: Gmina Kluczbork.
- **Located In**: Gmina Kluczbork.
- **Timezone**: UTC+01:00 (Central European Time, standard) and UTC+02:00 (Central European Summer Time, daylight saving).
- **Postal Code**: 46-203.
- **Licence Plate Code**: OKL.
- **UN/LOCODE**: PLKLU.
- **TERC Municipality Code**: 1604024.
- **SIMC Place ID**: 0965619.
- **Website**: http://www.kluczbork.pl.

## FAQs
**What is the demographic breakdown of Kluczbork?**
According to the 2021 Polish census, the city has a male population of 10,790 and a female population of 11,913, totaling 22,703 residents.

**What are the historical names and identifiers for Kluczbork?**
Historically, the city was officially known as Kreuzburg until 1945. It also has aliases including Kreuzburg in Oberschlesien, クロイツブルク (Kuroitsuburuku), and Кройцбург (Kroytsburg).

**Where is Kluczbork located geographically?**
The city is located in Europe within the country of Poland. It sits at an elevation of 190 metres above sea level with coordinates 50.98°N, 18.22°E.

**What twin towns is Kluczbork associated with?**
Kluczbork is twinned with the administrative bodies of Bad Dürkheim (Germany) and Berezhany (Ukraine).

**What external identifiers are associated with Kluczbork?**
The city holds numerous IDs including VIAF ID 137270114, GND ID 1050830-2, GeoNames ID 3096003, and a Quora topic ID. Its MusicBrainz Area ID is abecd0f1-653c-4a8f-96d2-888132afd1fc.

## Why It Matters
Kluczbork represents a long-standing urban settlement in Central Europe with a documented history stretching back to the 13th century. Its administrative role as the capital of Gmina Kluczbork highlights its importance in local governance and regional structure. The city's demographic data and geographic specifics provide essential reference points for statistical, historical, and geographical research concerning the Opole Voivodeship and broader Silesian region. Its transition through different national sovereignties—from the Kingdom of Prussia to Germany, and finally to Poland—mirrors the complex political shifts of Central Europe.

## Notable For
- Being a city with a foundation date of 1253, spanning nearly 800 years of history.
- Having a precise, census-verified demographic breakdown as of 2021, distinguishing male (10,790) and female (11,913) populations.
- Maintaining a distinct set of historical aliases and official names due to changing national borders (e.g., Kreuzburg).
- Serving as a referenced subject in major historical encyclopedias, including the Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition and the Jewish Encyclopedia of Brockhaus and Efron.
- Possessing a complete set of administrative codes, including UN/LOCODE (PLKLU), TERC code (1604024), and licence plate code (OKL).

## Body

### Geography and Location
Kluczbork is situated in Europe within the country of Poland. The city's geographical coordinates are latitude 50.983333333333 and longitude 18.216666666667. It covers a total area of 12.35 square kilometres and sits at an elevation of 190 metres above sea level. The city is located within the administrative boundaries of Gmina Kluczbork, for which it also serves as the capital. It operates within the Central European Time zone (UTC+01:00) for standard time and Central European Summer Time (UTC+02:00) for daylight saving time.

### Demographics
The population of Kluczbork has been tracked over several years, showing slight variations. As of March 31, 2021, the population was recorded as 22,703 (preferred value) via the Polish census of 2021. This figure is broken down into 10,790 males and 11,913 females. Previous records indicate a population of 23,554 on June 30, 2019 (estimation), and 26,164 in 2004.

### History and Governance
The city was founded (inception) in 1253. Historically, its sovereignty has shifted: it was part of the Kingdom of Prussia from June 11, 1742, until January 18, 1871, followed by Germany from January 18, 1871, until May 8, 1945. Since May 8, 1945, it has been part of Poland. The city's official names have reflected these changes; it was officially known as Kreuzburg (and historically Кройцбург) prior to 1945.

### Identifiers and Classifications
Kluczbork is classified as a "city" (instance of) and a "large human settlement" (related). It holds a wide array of unique identifiers across various databases:
- **Administrative Codes**: Postal code 46-203; Licence plate code OKL; UN/LOCODE PLKLU; TERC municipality code 1604024; SIMC place ID 0965619.
- **Library and Authority IDs**: GND ID 1050830-2 (preferred) and 4097069-3; VIAF ID 137270114; Library of Congress Authority ID n85116897; National Library of Israel J9U ID 987007562355705171.
- **Database IDs**: GeoNames ID 3096003; Who's on First ID 101822515; MusicBrainz Area ID abecd0f1-653c-4a8f-96d2-888132afd1fc; Facebook Location ID 105527172814162; Quora Topic ID Kluczbork; FactGrid Item ID Badrud; Yale LUX ID place/8c299cb5-ce9f-4888-9e42-f87929378ab3; Münzkabinett ID location/1756; archINFORM location ID 45812; NL CR AUT ID ge668610; museum-digital place ID 12016.
- **Legacy IDs**: Freebase ID /m/0229bc.

### Cultural and Media References
The city is documented in several historical sources, including "Topographia Bohemiae, Moraviae et Silesiae," the Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition (referenced as "1911 Encyclopædia Britannica/Kreuzburg"), and the Jewish Encyclopedia of Brockhaus and Efron. It has a sitelink count of 37 and is covered by Wikipedia in over 30 languages, including English, German (de), Polish (pl), Russian (ru), and French (fr).

### Visuals and Media
Available media assets for Kluczbork include:
- **Image**: Ratusz w Kluczborku 01 - Fotopolska.eu.jpg
- **Montage Image**: Collage of views of Kluczbork.png
- **Flag Image**: POL_Kluczbork_flag.svg
- **Coat of Arms Image**: POL_Kluczbork_COA.svg
- **Commons Gallery**: Kluczbork

### Administrative Relations
Kluczbork maintains a twinning relationship with Bad Dürkheim and Berezhany. It functions as the capital of Gmina Kluczbork and is located within this administrative division. It has a dedicated category for maps or plans (Category:Maps of Kluczbork) and a topic's main category (Category:Kluczbork).

### People and Categories
The knowledge base categorizes people associated with Kluczbork into specific groups:
- **Born Here**: Category:Births in Kluczbork
- **From Here**: Category:People from Kluczbork
- **Buried Here**: Q32384257
- **Died Here**: Category:Deaths in Kluczbork

## References

1. archINFORM
2. Virtual International Authority File
3. [Source](https://www.worlddata.info/europe/poland/timezones.php)
4. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
5. MusicBrainz
6. [Source](https://bdl.stat.gov.pl/api/v1/data/localities/by-unit/031613204024-0965619?var-id=1639616&format=jsonapi)
7. [Source](https://bdl.stat.gov.pl/api/v1/data/localities/by-unit/031613204024-0965619?var-id=1639618&format=jsonapi)
8. [Source](https://bdl.stat.gov.pl/api/v1/data/localities/by-unit/031613204024-0965619?var-id=1639617&format=jsonapi)
9. GeoNames
10. [Source](https://service.unece.org/trade/locode/pl.htm)
11. Quora
12. [archINFORM](https://www.archinform.net/service/wd_aiort.php)
13. National Library of Israel Names and Subjects Authority File
14. museum-digital