# Oborniki

> city of Poland

**Wikidata**: [Q639212](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q639212)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oborniki)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/oborniki

## Summary
Oborniki is a city located in Poland, within the continent of Europe. It serves as the capital of Oborniki County and is situated in the administrative region of Gmina Oborniki. The city covers an area of 14.08 square kilometers and had a population of 17,629 residents as of the 2021 Polish census.

## Key Facts
- **Country:** Poland
- **Location:** Gmina Oborniki, Oborniki County (capital)
- **Area:** 14.08 square kilometres
- **Population:** 17,629 (as of March 31, 2021, per Polish census)
- **Coordinates:** 52.65°N, 16.816666666667°E
- **Postal Code:** 64-600
- **Timezone:** Central European Time (UTC+01:00) / Central European Summer Time (UTC+02:00)
- **UN/LOCODE:** PLOBN
- **Official Website:** http://www.oborniki.pl/index.php
- **Administrative Codes:** TERC municipality code 3016014; SIMC place ID 0971181
- **Demographics (2021):** Female population 9,194; Male population 8,435
- **Sister Cities:** Kobuleti (since 2017), Herk-de-Stad, Lüchow, Novoiavorivsk, Stebnyk (since 2015)

## FAQs

**What is the geographical location of Oborniki?**
Oborniki is situated in Europe within the country of Poland. It is located at coordinates 52.65° latitude and 16.816666666667° longitude and uses the postal code 64-600.

**How large is Oborniki in terms of area and population?**
The city covers a total area of 14.08 square kilometres. According to the 2021 Polish census conducted on March 31, the population was 17,629, consisting of 9,194 females and 8,435 males.

**What are the administrative functions of Oborniki?**
Oborniki serves as the capital of Oborniki County and is located within the administrative division of Gmina Oborniki. Note that the city is distinct from the Gmina (administrative district) of the same name.

**What international partnerships does Oborniki have?**
Oborniki maintains town twinning agreements with five administrative bodies: Kobuleti (partnership started June 30, 2017), Herk-de-Stad, Lüchow, Novoiavorivsk, and Stebnyk (partnership started in 2015).

**What are the identifying codes for Oborniki?**
The city has a UN/LOCODE of PLOBN, a TERC municipality code of 3016014, and a SIMC place ID of 0971181.

## Why It Matters
Oborniki serves as a significant local administrative hub as the capital of Oborniki County. Its twinning agreements with five different cities across Europe (Kobuleti, Herk-de-Stad, Lüchow, Novoiavorivsk, and Stebnyk) indicate an active engagement in international cooperation and cultural exchange. The city maintains a stable population of over 17,000 residents and has a well-documented civic structure, evidenced by its official symbols, administrative codes, and digital presence through an official website and extensive Wikipedia coverage in over 30 languages.

## Notable For
- **Administrative Role:** Functions as the capital city of Oborniki County.
- **International Twinning:** Maintains active sister city relationships with five municipalities, including Kobuleti and Stebnyk.
- **Demographic Record:** Detailed population data is available, including a split of 8,435 males and 9,194 females as of the 2021 census.
- **Digital Presence:** Has a Wikipedia presence in 30 different languages, including English, German, French, Russian, and Chinese.
- **Civic Infrastructure:** Possesses distinct civic heraldry including a coat of arms and an official flag.

## Body

### Geography and Administration
Oborniki is a city (instance of a "large human settlement") located in Poland, within the European continent. It falls administratively under Gmina Oborniki and serves as the capital of Oborniki County. The city encompasses an area of 14.08 square kilometres and is positioned at the coordinates 52.65° North and 16.816666666667° East.

The city utilizes the postal code 64-600 and operates on Central European Time (UTC+01:00) during standard time and Central European Summer Time (UTC+02:00) during daylight saving time. Its UN/LOCODE is PLOBN, and it holds the TERC municipality code 3016014 and SIMC place ID 0971181. The official website for the city is located at http://www.oborniki.pl/index.php.

### Demographics
Population data for Oborniki has been tracked over several years:
- **2005:** 17,895
- **2006:** 17,850
- **2011:** 18,034
- **2016 (June 30):** 18,375
- **2021 (March 31):** 17,629 (most recent preferred value, determined by the Polish census of 2021)

The 2021 census provides a gender breakdown of 8,435 males and 9,194 females.

### Civic Symbols and Imagery
The city has official civic symbols, including a coat of arms and a flag. Images available for the city include:
- **Image:** Holy Cross Church (south view, 2010)
- **Coat of Arms:** POL_Oborniki_COA.svg
- **Flag:** POL_Oborniki_flag.svg

There is also a Commons gallery and category dedicated to Oborniki, and it is the main topic of "Category:Oborniki".

### International Relations
Oborniki is twinned with five administrative bodies:
- **Kobuleti:** Twinning started on June 30, 2017.
- **Herk-de-Stad**
- **Lüchow**
- **Novoiavorivsk**
- **Stebnyk:** Twinning started in 2015.

### Identifiers and Database Entries
Oborniki is cataloged in numerous national and international databases and authority files:
- **GND ID:** 4321077-6
- **VIAF ID:** 152479304
- **GeoNames ID:** 3090403
- **Freebase ID:** /m/0c45wf
- **MusicBrainz Area ID:** 688117d7-d7a8-4ede-a8ea-0a47bc6fb7bd
- **Library of Congress Authority ID:** n83039256
- **National Library of Israel J9u ID:** 987007536497105171
- **Who's on First ID:** 101820439
- **GNS Unique Feature ID:** -519253
- **NL CR AUT ID:** ge297149 (labeled "Oborniki (Polsko)")
- **Museum Digital Place ID:** 9205
- **FactGrid Item ID:** Rupert Oppenauer
- **SNARC ID:** Woody Guthrie

### Aliases and Linguistic Coverage
The city is also known by the aliases "Obernick" and "Obornik". Its native and official label is "Oborniki". The entity has a Wikipedia title "Oborniki" and is covered in 30 different Wikipedia language editions, including but not limited to English (en), German (de), French (fr), Russian (ru), Polish (pl), and Chinese (zh).

## References

1. [Source](https://www.oborniki.pl/kobuleti/)
2. [Source](https://www.worlddata.info/europe/poland/timezones.php)
3. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
4. Czech National Authority Database
5. MusicBrainz
6. [Source](https://bdl.stat.gov.pl/api/v1/data/localities/by-unit/023016116014-0971181?var-id=1639616&format=jsonapi)
7. [Source](https://bdl.stat.gov.pl/api/v1/data/localities/by-unit/023016116014-0971181?var-id=1639618&format=jsonapi)
8. [Source](https://bdl.stat.gov.pl/api/v1/data/localities/by-unit/023016116014-0971181?var-id=1639617&format=jsonapi)
9. GeoNames
10. [Source](https://service.unece.org/trade/locode/pl.htm)
11. National Library of Israel Names and Subjects Authority File
12. museum-digital