# Olsztyn

> town in Silesian Voivodeship, Poland

**Wikidata**: [Q369699](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q369699)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olsztyn,_Silesian_Voivodeship)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/olsztyn-q369699

## Summary
Olsztyn is a town located in the Silesian Voivodeship of southern Poland. Situated within the administrative district of Gmina Olsztyn, it is classified as a city and had a recorded population of 2,498 residents as of June 30, 2019. The town is distinct from the larger city of Olsztyn found in northern Poland.

## Key Facts
- **Classification**: Identified as a city and a large human settlement.
- **Location**: Situated in the Silesian Voivodeship, Poland; administratively located in Gmina Olsztyn.
- **Population**: 2,498 (as of June 30, 2019).
- **Coordinates**: Latitude 50.751944, Longitude 19.267778.
- **Timezone**: Observes UTC+01:00 (standard time) and UTC+02:00 (daylight saving time).
- **Postal Code**: 42-256.
- **Distinct Entity**: Explicitly differentiated from the city of Olsztyn (the capital of Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship).
- **Encyclopedic Source**: Described by the "New Encyclopedic Dictionary."
- **Identifiers**:
    - GeoNames ID: 3090104
    - GND ID: 1156758378
    - VIAF ID: 153059000
    - SIMC Place ID: 0140675

## FAQs

**Where is Olsztyn located?**
Olsztyn is located in the Silesian Voivodeship in Poland. It is part of the Gmina Olsztyn administrative district.

**What is the population of Olsztyn?**
As of June 30, 2019, the population of Olsztyn was recorded as 2,498 people.

**Is this the same Olsztyn as the capital city of Warmia-Masuria?**
No, this entity is explicitly classified as "different from" the city of Olsztyn (the capital of the Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship). This Olsztyn is located in the Silesian Voivodeship.

## Why It Matters
Olsztyn serves as a distinct administrative and geographical entity within the Silesian Voivodeship. Its significance is anchored in its status as a recognized city and human settlement with specific demographic and geographic data tracked by national and international bodies. It maintains a unique digital footprint across various knowledge bases and encyclopedic dictionaries, distinguishing it from other places with identical names. The town features specific landmarks such as a castle, as evidenced by visual documentation in media repositories.

## Notable For
- **Geographic Specificity**: Uniquely identified by precise coordinates (50.751944, 19.267778) distinguishing it from namesakes.
- **Visual Documentation**: Possesses distinct visual media, including aerial views and a Wikivoyage banner, suggesting tourist or historical relevance (specifically views towards a castle).
- **Linguistic Coverage**: Covered by approximately 23 site links across various language editions of Wikipedia, including English, German, Polish, and Russian.

## Body

### Geography and Administration
Olsztyn is situated in the southern region of Poland within the Silesian Voivodeship. The town falls under the administrative jurisdiction of Gmina Olsztyn. Geographically, it is positioned at a latitude of 50.751944 and a longitude of 19.267778. The town operates within the Central European Time zone, utilizing UTC+01:00 for standard time and UTC+02:00 for daylight saving time. Its postal code designation is 42-256.

### Demographics
According to official statistics sourced from the Polish government (stat.gov.pl), Olsztyn had a population of 2,498 inhabitants as of June 30, 2019.

### Identity and Disambiguation
To distinguish it from other locations, particularly the major city of Olsztyn in northern Poland, this entity is often referred to as "Olsztyn, Silesian Voivodeship." It is cataloged as a distinct entity in knowledge bases, with a specific flag noting it is "different from" the northern Olsztyn. It holds the SIMC place ID 0140675.

### Media and Visuals
The town is visually represented in several media formats available on Wikimedia Commons.
- **Landscape**: An image titled "Olsztyn widok w strone zamku.jpg" (View towards the castle) is associated with the location.
- **Aerial View**: A specific file "Olsztyn, widok z drona.jpg" provides an aerial perspective of the town.
- **Travel**: A Wikivoyage page banner is assigned to the town for travel-related contexts.

### Academic and Database Recognition
Olsztyn is extensively cataloged across multiple academic and geographical databases:
- **Library Catalogs**: It holds a GND ID (1156758378), a VIAF ID (153059000), and a National Library of Israel J9U ID (987007554926005171).
- **Geographical Databases**: It is listed in GeoNames (ID: 3090104) and has a GNS Unique Feature ID (-519858).
- **Knowledge Bases**: The town is recorded in Freebase (/m/05c0x08), has a Yale Lux ID, and a Who's on First ID (101823891). It is also documented in the New Encyclopedic Dictionary.

## References

1. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
2. [Source](https://stat.gov.pl/download/gfx/portalinformacyjny/en/defaultaktualnosci/3286/3/26/1/population._size_and_structure_and_vital_statistics_in_poland_by_territorial_division_in_30.06.2019.pdf)
3. GeoNames
4. System for IDs and names of places
5. National Library of Israel Names and Subjects Authority File