# Oleszyce

> city of Poland

**Wikidata**: [Q867005](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q867005)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oleszyce)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/oleszyce

## Summary
Oleszyce is a city in Poland located in Gmina Oleszyce with a population of 2,875 as of the 2021 Polish census, situated at coordinates 50.16694444 and 23.030833.

## Key Facts
- Country: Poland
- Located in: Gmina Oleszyce
- Population: 2,875 (2021 census)
- Area: 5.08 square kilometres
- Postal code: 37-630
- Coordinates: 50.166944444444, 23.030833333333
- Timezone: UTC+01:00 (standard) and UTC+02:00 (daylight saving)
- Website: http://www.oleszyce.pl/
- Wikipedia languages: 24 languages including Polish, English, Russian, and others
- Instance of: city
- Capital of: Q9271572 (likely a reference to a region or administrative division)

## FAQs
- What is the population of Oleszyce? Oleszyce has a population of 2,875 as recorded in the 2021 Polish census.
- What is the area of Oleszyce? The city covers 5.08 square kilometres.
- What is the postal code for Oleszyce? The postal code is 37-630.
- What is the timezone of Oleszyce? The city observes Central European Time (UTC+01:00) and Central European Summer Time (UTC+02:00).
- What is the official website for Oleszyce? The official website is http://www.oleszyce.pl/.
- What languages are supported on Wikipedia for Oleszyce? Wikipedia provides information about Oleszyce in 24 languages including Polish, English, Russian, and others.

## Why It Matters
Oleszyce serves as an important urban settlement within Poland, functioning as a local administrative center within Gmina Oleszyce. Its significance lies in its role as a populated place with distinct geographical and demographic characteristics, contributing to the regional urban landscape and administrative structure of the country. The city's presence in multiple knowledge bases and databases indicates its relevance as a recognized urban entity with documented characteristics and connections to broader Polish administrative divisions.

## Notable For
- Oleszyce features a city hall (ratusz) depicted in an image from Wikimedia Commons.
- The city has a distinct coat of arms with its own image available on Wikimedia Commons.
- Oleszyce is represented across multiple knowledge systems including Wikidata, VIAF, GND, and WorldCat.
- The city has historical documentation through various reference systems including SNARC, TERC, and SIMC identifiers.

## Body
### Geography and Demographics
Oleszyce is situated in the administrative region of Gmina Oleszyce within Poland. According to the 2021 Polish census, the city has a population of 2,875 residents, with 1,437 males and 1,438 females. The population data was determined through official census methods and is referenced in the BDL (Baza Danych Lokalnych) system. The city covers an area of 5.08 square kilometres, with geographical coordinates at 50.166944444444 latitude and 23.030833333333 longitude.

### Infrastructure and Services
The city has a designated postal code of 37-630, which is used for mail delivery services. Oleszyce maintains an official website at http://www.oleszyce.pl/, providing information about local government and services. The city operates under the Central European Time zone, switching between UTC+01:00 (standard time) and UTC+02:00 (daylight saving time) as specified in the WorldData information.

### Cultural and Administrative Details
Oleszyce is represented in various knowledge bases with multiple identifiers including:
- Wikidata ID: Q191168
- VIAF ID: 133908050
- GND ID: 105825975X
- WorldCat ID: 763260
- SIMC Place ID: 0972507
- TERC Municipality Code: 1809064

The city has a coat of arms depicted in an image on Wikimedia Commons, and is categorized under the "Oleszyce" category in Wikipedia. The city is also referenced in various gazetteers and library systems including the National Library of Israel and the Rijksmuseum's thesaurus.

### Historical and Reference Systems
Oleszyce appears in historical documentation through various reference systems:
- Historical Gazetteer ID: OLEYCEKO10ME
- FactGrid Item ID: Josef Leopold
- Who's on First ID: 101823797
- Yale Lux ID: place/df23c541-d4b5-4c7c-90a4-9865e63c1472

The city has a sitelink count of 28 across Wikipedia, indicating its presence in multiple language editions and references. The city's main category is listed as "Category:Oleszyce" with references to its Wikidata entry.</think>

## References

1. Virtual International Authority File
2. [Source](https://www.worlddata.info/europe/poland/timezones.php)
3. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
4. [Source](https://bdl.stat.gov.pl/api/v1/data/localities/by-unit/061813409064-0972507?var-id=1639616&format=jsonapi)
5. [Source](https://bdl.stat.gov.pl/api/v1/data/localities/by-unit/061813409064-0972507?var-id=1639618&format=jsonapi)
6. [Source](https://bdl.stat.gov.pl/api/v1/data/localities/by-unit/061813409064-0972507?var-id=1639617&format=jsonapi)
7. GeoNames
8. National Library of Israel Names and Subjects Authority File