# Oleśnica

> town in Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship, Poland

**Wikidata**: [Q2532403](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2532403)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oleśnica,_Świętokrzyskie_Voivodeship)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/olesnica

## Summary
Oleśnica is a town located in the Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship of Poland. It serves as the administrative seat of Gmina Oleśnica. According to the 2021 Polish census, the town has a population of 1,752.

## Key Facts
- **Classification:** Town (city status granted January 1, 2019); previously classified as a village of Poland until December 31, 2018.
- **Location:** Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship, Poland.
- **Coordinates:** 50.45° N, 21.05° E.
- **Elevation:** 182.1 meters above sea level.
- **Population:** 1,752 (as of March 31, 2021).
- **Gender Demographics:** 845 male residents; 907 female residents (2021 census).
- **Administrative Role:** Capital of Gmina Oleśnica.
- **Postal Code:** 28-220.
- **Timezone:** UTC+01:00 (standard time); UTC+02:00 (daylight saving time).
- **Database Identifiers:** GeoNames ID 763268; SIMC Place ID 0257118; TERC Municipality Code 2612034; GNS Unique Feature ID -519690; Who's on First ID 101825147; Freebase ID /m/04mysf3; Historical Gazetteer (gov) ID OLEICAKO00MK.

## FAQs
**What is the administrative role of Oleśnica?**
Oleśnica functions as the capital of Gmina Oleśnica, a rural gmina (administrative district) in Poland.

**When did Oleśnica become a town?**
Oleśnica officially received city status on January 1, 2019. Prior to this date, it was classified as a village.

**What is the population of Oleśnica?**
As of the Polish census conducted on March 31, 2021, the population of Oleśnica was 1,752. The population is comprised of 845 men and 907 women.

**Where is Oleśnica located?**
The town is situated in the Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship in Poland at an elevation of 182.1 meters above sea level. Its geographic coordinates are 50.45° latitude and 21.05° longitude.

## Why It Matters
As the capital of Gmina Oleśnica, the town serves as the central administrative hub for the surrounding municipality. Its official transition from a village to a town in 2019 marks a significant development in its local governance and status within the Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship. The town's demographic data, split nearly evenly between men and women, provides a clear snapshot of its small community size.

## Notable For
- **Administrative Center:** Acts as the seat of Gmina Oleśnica.
- **Status Change:** Successfully transitioned from a village to a city on January 1, 2019.
- **Specific Elevation:** Located at a precise elevation of 182.1 meters above sea level.
- **Encyclopedic Documentation:** Is described by multiple historical sources, including the New Encyclopedic Dictionary, Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary, Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary, and the Jewish Encyclopedia of Brockhaus and Efron.

## Body

### Geography and Location
Oleśnica is geographically positioned in the Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship, Poland. Its precise coordinates are 50.45° latitude and 21.05° longitude. The town sits at an elevation of 182.1 meters above sea level. It operates within the Central European Time Zone, observing UTC+01:00 during standard time and UTC+02:00 during daylight saving time. The postal code assigned to the town is 28-220.

### Governance and Administrative Status
The entity is distinct from other locations named Oleśnica and serves specifically as the capital of Gmina Oleśnica. A significant administrative change occurred at the beginning of 2019; Oleśnica was classified as a "village of Poland" with an end date of December 31, 2018, and was reclassified as a "city" with a start date of January 1, 2019. The town's TERC municipality code is 2612034.

### Demographics
According to the Polish census of 2021, recorded on March 31, 2021, the town supports a population of 1,752 inhabitants. The population is broken down by gender as follows:
- **Male Population:** 845
- **Female Population:** 907

### Digital and Academic Presence
Oleśnica is documented across numerous digital and academic platforms. It maintains a presence on Wikimedia Commons, categorized under "Oleśnica (świętokrzyskie)" with a specific gallery available. The town is covered by Wikipedia in 16 languages, including English, Polish, German, and French. The official website for the entity is http://www.olesnica.realnet.pl/. It is indexed in several major geographical and encyclopedic databases, including GeoNames (ID 763268), Who's on First (ID 101825147), and Freebase (ID /m/04mysf3). It also holds an SNARC ID (Burgas) and a FactGrid item ID (Trans-Mongolian Railway). Historically, the town has been an entry in major encyclopedic works such as the *Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary* and the *Jewish Encyclopedia of Brockhaus and Efron*.

### Visual Identification
The town has an official coat of arms, which is available as an SVG file. Photographic documentation, such as the image of the Church of St. Mary in Oleśnica, is also linked to the town's record.

## References

1. [Source](https://bdl.stat.gov.pl/api/v1/data/localities/by-unit/052615312034-0257118?var-id=1639616&format=jsonapi)
2. [Source](https://bdl.stat.gov.pl/api/v1/data/localities/by-unit/052615312034-0257118?var-id=1639618&format=jsonapi)
3. [Source](https://bdl.stat.gov.pl/api/v1/data/localities/by-unit/052615312034-0257118?var-id=1639617&format=jsonapi)
4. GeoNames
5. System for IDs and names of places