# Nidzica

> city of Poland

**Wikidata**: [Q527768](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q527768)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nidzica)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/nidzica

## Summary
Nidzica is a city located in Poland, situated within the administrative region of Gmina Nidzica. Historically known as Neidenburg, the city covers an area of 6.86 square kilometres and had a population of 13,052 as of March 31, 2021. It operates on Central European Time and maintains official town twinning relationships with Buzançais, Sarny, and Klaipėda.

## Key Facts
- **Instance Of**: City (large human settlement).
- **Location**: Nidzica, Gmina Nidzica, Poland, Europe.
- **Area**: 6.86 square kilometres.
- **Population**: 13,052 (as of March 31, 2021, per Polish census); 13,547 (estimated Dec 31, 2020).
- **Demographics**: 6,249 male residents and 6,803 female residents (as of March 31, 2021).
- **Coordinates**: Latitude 53.358333333333, Longitude 20.425.
- **Timezone**: UTC+01:00 (Central European Time, standard) and UTC+02:00 (Central European Summer Time, daylight saving).
- **Postal Code**: 13-100.
- **Licence Plate Code**: NNI.
- **Official Website**: http://www.nidzica.pl/ (Polish language).
- **UN/LOCODE**: PLNID.

## FAQs
**What are the historical names of Nidzica?**
The city has been known by several names throughout history. It was officially named Neidenburg until 1945, briefly Nibork from 1945 to 1947, and has been officially named Nidzica since 1947. Additional aliases include Nīdaspils, Нейденбург, and Найденбург.

**What twin towns is Nidzica partnered with?**
Nidzica is twinned with three administrative bodies: Buzançais, Sarny, and Klaipėda.

**What identification codes are used for Nidzica in library and knowledge systems?**
The city is identified by several authority IDs, including a GND ID (5061218-9), VIAF ID (123222532), Library of Congress Authority ID (n85182708), and a National Library of Israel J9U ID (987007555440005171).

**What administrative and location codes apply to Nidzica?**
Nidzica is identified by the TERC municipality code 2811044, the SIMC place ID 0964904, and the GeoNames ID 764039.

## Why It Matters
Nidzica serves as a distinct urban entity within the Gmina Nidzica region, contributing to the demographic and administrative landscape of Poland. Its recorded history, evidenced by its name changes from Neidenburg to Nibork and finally to Nidzica, reflects the broader geopolitical shifts in the region up to the mid-20th century. The city maintains a digital presence and international connections through its town twinning program, facilitating cultural and administrative exchange with partners in France (Buzançais), Ukraine (Sarny), and Lithuania (Klaipėda).

## Notable For
- **Historical Identity**: Transitioning through three official names in the 20th century (Neidenburg, Nibork, Nidzica).
- **Demographic Balance**: Recording a higher female population (6,803) compared to male population (6,249) in the 2021 census.
- **International Connections**: Maintaining active town twinning relationships with three distinct European cities.
- **Digital Footprint**: Availability of Wikipedia articles in 30 different languages, including English, German, Russian, and Chinese.

## Body

### Geography and Demographics
Nidzica is geographically positioned at coordinates 53.358333333333 latitude and 20.425 longitude. The city encompasses a total land area of 6.86 square kilometres. According to the Polish census of 2021, conducted on March 31, the city had a total population of 13,052. The population is broken down by sex as 6,249 males and 6,803 females. An earlier estimation from December 31, 2020, placed the population slightly higher at 13,547.

### Historical Naming and Etymology
The city's nomenclature has evolved significantly over time. The official name was "Neidenburg" until 1945. Following the end of World War II, the name was changed to "Nibork" in 1945, a name that persisted until 1947. Since 1947, the city has been officially known as "Nidzica." Historical and alternative aliases include "Neidenburg," "Nibork," "Nīdaspils," "Нейденбург," and "Найденбург." The GND ID system reflects these changes, listing "Neidenburg" with an end time of 1945 (ID: 254280-8) and "Nidzica" with a start time of 1945 (ID: 5061218-9, preferred).

### Administration and Infrastructure
Administratively, Nidzica is located in Gmina Nidzica, Poland. The city utilizes the postal code 13-100 and the vehicle licence plate code NNI. Its TERC municipality code is 2811044, and its SIMC place ID is 0964904. The city's official website is http://www.nidzica.pl/, which is published in Polish. Nidzica 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.

### International Relations
Nidzica maintains three town twinning relationships. These partnerships are with:
- Buzançais
- Sarny
- Klaipėda

### Identifiers and External Links
Nidzica is cataloged under numerous international and national identification systems:
- **UN/LOCODE**: PLNID
- **VIAF ID**: 123222532
- **GeoNames ID**: 764039
- **GND ID**: 5061218-9 (preferred)
- **Library of Congress Authority ID**: n85182708
- **National Library of Israel J9U ID**: 987007555440005171
- **MusicBrainz Area ID**: 002b8550-47d4-4978-9ac7-e88556faacb4
- **Quora Topic**: Nidzica
- **Who's On First ID**: 101819263
- **Freebase ID**: /m/07skz6
- **FAST ID**: 1233482
- **GNS Unique Feature ID**: -518022
- **NL CR AUT ID**: ge646422 (labeled "Nidzica (Polsko)")
- **Museum Digital Place ID**: 1679

### Media and Documentation
The city is described by the source "Nordisk familjebok" and is associated with the Herder Institute image archive. An image of the city hall, "SM_Nidzica_Ratusz_(3)_ID_647026.jpg," is available via Wikimedia Commons. The city has a dedicated Commons category named "Nidzica" and a main Wikipedia topic category "Category:Nidzica." Wikipedia articles about Nidzica exist in 30 languages, including Belarusian, Bulgarian, Catalan, Cebuano, Danish, German, Lower Sorbian, English, Esperanto, Spanish, Estonian, Persian, French, Javanese, Lithuanian, Latvian, Malay, Dutch, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Slovak, Serbian, Swedish, Silesian, Ukrainian, Vietnamese, Waray, and Chinese. The entity has a sitelink count of 31.

## References

1. [Source](https://www.worlddata.info/europe/poland/timezones.php)
2. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
3. Czech National Authority Database
4. MusicBrainz
5. [Source](https://www.polskawliczbach.pl/Nidzica)
6. [Source](https://bdl.stat.gov.pl/api/v1/data/localities/by-unit/042815611044-0964904?var-id=1639616&format=jsonapi)
7. [Source](https://bdl.stat.gov.pl/api/v1/data/localities/by-unit/042815611044-0964904?var-id=1639618&format=jsonapi)
8. [Source](https://bdl.stat.gov.pl/api/v1/data/localities/by-unit/042815611044-0964904?var-id=1639617&format=jsonapi)
9. GeoNames
10. [Source](https://service.unece.org/trade/locode/pl.htm)
11. Virtual International Authority File
12. Quora
13. National Library of Israel Names and Subjects Authority File
14. museum-digital