# Ostrów Lubelski > city of Poland **Wikidata**: [Q1946017](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1946017) **Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ostrów_Lubelski) **Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/ostrow-lubelski ## Summary Ostrów Lubelski is a city located in Poland, within the continent of Europe. Established in the year 1500, it serves as the capital of Gmina Ostrów Lubelski and had a population of 2,033 residents as of March 2021. The city covers an area of 29.77 square kilometers and is situated in the Central European Time zone. ## Key Facts - **Country:** Poland - **Location:** Gmina Ostrów Lubelski; Coordinates: 51.491111111111 latitude, 22.855 longitude - **Inception:** 1500 - **Area:** 29.77 square kilometres - **Population:** 2,033 (as of March 31, 2021, per Polish census of 2021) - **Male Population:** 982 - **Female Population:** 1,051 - **Timezone:** Central European Time (UTC+01:00) and Central European Summer Time (UTC+02:00) - **Postal Code:** 21-110 - **UN/LOCODE:** PLOLK - **Administrative Codes:** - TERC Municipality Code: 0608104 - SIMC Place ID: 0956690 - **Official Website:** http://www.ostrowlubelski.lubelskie.pl/start.htm ## FAQs **What is the demographic composition of Ostrów Lubelski?** According to the Polish census of 2021 conducted on March 31, the city has a total population of 2,033 people. The population is composed of 982 males and 1,051 females. **Where is Ostrów Lubelski located?** The city is located in Poland within the continent of Europe, specifically situated in Gmina Ostrów Lubelski. Its geographic coordinates are 51.491111111111 latitude and 22.855 longitude. **What administrative and identification codes are associated with the city?** The city holds the UN/LOCODE "PLOLK," the TERC municipality code "0608104," and the SIMC place ID "0956690." It also has a postal code of 21-110. **How is the city described in historical and external sources?** Ostrów Lubelski is described as a city and is recorded in the Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890). It has been identified as an "LGBTQ-free zone" starting from March 27, 2019. ## Why It Matters Ostrów Lubelski functions as a distinct urban settlement and administrative center within the Lubelskie region of Poland. Its inception in 1500 marks it as a location with a historical lineage spanning over five centuries. The city's administrative role is highlighted by its status as the capital of Gmina Ostrów Lubelski. Furthermore, its classification starting in 2019 as an "LGBTQ-free zone" places it within a specific socio-political context relevant to the study of regional governance and human rights issues in Poland. ## Notable For - Being established in the year 1500. - Serving as the capital of Gmina Ostrów Lubelski. - Being designated an "LGBTQ-free zone" beginning March 27, 2019. - Having a specific demographic record showing a higher female population (1,051) than male population (982) in 2021. - Inclusion in the Meyers Konversations-Lexikon (4th edition, 1885–1890). ## Body ### Geography and Administration Ostrów Lubelski is geographically situated in Europe within the country of Poland. The city's precise location is defined by the coordinates 51.491111111111 latitude and 22.855 longitude. It occupies a total area of 29.77 square kilometres. Administratively, the city serves as the capital of Gmina Ostrów Lubelski. It 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. The city utilizes the postal code 21-110. ### Demographics According to data from the Polish census of 2021, recorded on March 31, 2021, Ostrów Lubelski has a population of 2,033 inhabitants. The population is nearly evenly split by gender, with 982 males and 1,051 females recorded during the census. This data was sourced from the Statistics Poland (BDL) API. ### History and Classifications The city was founded in the year 1500. It is classified as a city, defined as a large human settlement. A significant administrative classification was recorded on March 27, 2019, when the city was designated as an "LGBTQ-free zone." Historically, the city is documented in the Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890). ### Identifiers and External Links Ostrów Lubelski is associated with numerous unique identifiers across various databases and systems: - **UN/LOCODE:** PLOLK - **TERC Municipality Code:** 0608104 - **SIMC Place ID:** 0956690 - **GND ID:** 4632321-1 - **VIAF ID:** 146712932 - **Geonames ID:** 762851 - **Freebase ID:** /m/025wl4z - **Library of Congress Authority ID:** n90698365 - **GNS Unique Feature ID:** -520581 - **Historical Gazetteer (GOV) ID:** OSTSKIKO11KL - **National Library of Israel J9U ID:** 987007567393905171 - **SNARC ID:** 1382 - **Who's on First ID:** 101820095 - **Yale LUX ID:** place/ce2e840e-6cbe-421a-872c-ce019deb2a92 - **FactGrid Item ID:** French Community ### Media and Online Presence The city maintains an official website at http://www.ostrowlubelski.lubelskie.pl/start.htm. Visual documentation of the city includes a main image hosted on Wikimedia Commons and a specific image of its coat of arms (POL_Ostrów_Lubelski_COA.svg). The city has a sitelink count of 28 and its main category on Wikimedia Commons is "Ostrów Lubelski." Wikipedia articles for the entity exist in over 20 languages, including Polish, English, German, French, Russian, and Hebrew. The entity is noted to be "different from" the string "Ostrów Lubelski" in specific reference contexts. ## 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/060611108104-0956690?var-id=1639616&format=jsonapi) 5. [Source](https://bdl.stat.gov.pl/api/v1/data/localities/by-unit/060611108104-0956690?var-id=1639618&format=jsonapi) 6. [Source](https://bdl.stat.gov.pl/api/v1/data/localities/by-unit/060611108104-0956690?var-id=1639617&format=jsonapi) 7. GeoNames 8. [Source](https://service.unece.org/trade/locode/pl.htm)