# Parczew

> city in Poland, in the Lublin Voivodeship

**Wikidata**: [Q2343396](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2343396)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parczew)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/parczew

## Summary
Parczew is a city located in Poland within the Lublin Voivodeship. Established in 1401, it covers an area of 8.05 square kilometres and had a population of 10,519 as of March 31, 2021. The city serves as a administrative center located in Gmina Parczew.

## Key Facts
- **Location**: Parczew is a city in Poland, situated in the Lublin Voivodeship and located in Gmina Parczew.
- **Coordinates**: 51.6333°N, 22.8666°E.
- **Inception**: The city was founded in 1401.
- **Population**: 10,519 residents recorded on March 31, 2021 (Polish census of 2021).
- **Demographics**: The population consists of 4,984 males and 5,535 females (2021 census).
- **Area**: 8.05 square kilometres.
- **Timezone**: Central European Time (UTC+01:00) and Central European Summer Time (UTC+02:00).
- **Postal Code**: 21-200.
- **UN/LOCODE**: PLPRC.
- **Official Website**: http://parczew.com (Polish language).
- **Native Name**: Parczew (pronounced [parʈ͡ʂɛf]).
- **Administrative Codes**: TERC municipality code 0613044; SIMC place ID 0922254.

## FAQs
**What are the twin towns of Parczew?**
Parczew is twinned with three foreign administrative bodies: Bressuire (France, since 1998), Liuboml (Ukraine, since December 19, 2008), and Prienai (Lithuania, since July 18, 2010).

**What is the geographic size and location of Parczew?**
The city spans a total area of 8.05 square kilometres and is located in Europe at coordinates 51.6333°N, 22.8666°E. It is situated within the Lublin Voivodeship in Poland.

**How is the population of Parczew distributed by gender?**
According to the 2021 Polish census, the total population of 10,519 is composed of 4,984 males and 5,535 females.

## Why It Matters
Parczew serves as a distinct urban settlement and administrative entity within the Lublin Voivodeship. Its historical inception in 1401 marks it as a long-standing locality in the region. The city maintains international connections through its sister city agreements with Bressuire, Liuboml, and Prienai, fostering cross-border cooperation. It functions as the seat of Gmina Parczew, playing a role in local governance and infrastructure, supported by specific administrative identifiers like the TERC and SIMC codes.

## Notable For
- **Historical Foundation**: Inception dating back to 1401.
- **International Partnerships**: Twinning agreements with cities in France, Ukraine, and Lithuania.
- **Demographic Record**: Detailed gender population data showing a higher female population (5,535) compared to male (4,984) in the 2021 census.
- **Cultural Heritage**: Possesses distinct civic symbols including a coat of arms and a flag.
- **Global Identifiers**: Maintains multiple international database entries including VIAF, GND, MusicBrainz, and GeoNames.

## Body

### Geography and Administration
Parczew is classified as a city, representing a large human settlement. It is geographically positioned in Europe within the country of Poland, specifically in the Lublin Voivodeship. The city's precise coordinates are latitude 51.633333333333 and longitude 22.866666666667. It covers a total land area of 8.05 square kilometres.

Administratively, Parczew is located within Gmina Parczew. It is identified by the TERC municipality code 0613044 and the SIMC place ID 0922254. The city utilizes the postal code 21-200. Its UN/LOCODE is PLPRC.

### Demographics
According to the Polish census of 2021, conducted on March 31, 2021, Parczew has a total population of 10,519. The demographic breakdown reveals a split of 4,984 males and 5,535 females. These figures were retrieved from the Statistics Poland database on October 4, 2022.

### Time and Location
The city operates within the Central European Time zone (UTC+01:00) during standard time and Central European Summer Time (UTC+02:00) during daylight saving time.

### International Relations
Parczew maintains three twinning relationships with other administrative bodies:
- **Bressuire**: Twinning established in 1998.
- **Liuboml**: Twinning established on December 19, 2008.
- **Prienai**: Twinning established on July 18, 2010.

### Civic Symbols and Media
The city has defined civic symbols including a coat of arms and a flag. Images for these are available via Wikimedia Commons:
- **Coat of Arms**: POL_Parczew_COA.svg
- **Flag**: POL_Parczew_flag.svg
An image of the Parczew Bazylika Mniejsza (Minor Basilica) is also associated with the city's visual representation.

### Digital and Academic Presence
Parczew is documented in numerous national and international databases and catalogs:
- **Library and Archive IDs**: Library of Congress Authority ID (n90677640), GND ID (4719320-7), VIAF ID (145549157), National Library of Israel J9U ID (987007567513705171).
- **Digital Knowledge Bases**: Freebase ID (/m/022hm9), GeoNames ID (762643), Who's on First ID (101820165), MusicBrainz Area ID (1abe0cee-c88c-4719-8604-ac38b0462859), Yale Lux ID (place/a560090c-9319-476e-a748-fe20b4e5716a).
- **Wikimedia**: The city has a Wikipedia title "Parczew" with 31 sitelinks across languages including English, Polish, German, French, and Russian. Its main category is "Category:Parczew," and it has a designated category for associated people: "Category:People of Parczew." The FactGrid item ID is associated with Paul Kemp.

### Official Resources
The official website for Parczew is http://parczew.com, which is presented in the Polish language.

## References

1. [Source](http://ville-bressuire.fr/index.php/comite-de-jumelage-bressuire-parczew)
2. [Source](http://www.parczew.com/index.php/o-miescie/miasta-partnerskie/bressuire-francja)
3. [Source](http://www.parczew.com/index.php/o-miescie/miasta-partnerskie/luboml-ukraina)
4. [Source](http://www.parczew.com/index.php/o-miescie/miasta-partnerskie/preny-litwa)
5. Virtual International Authority File
6. [Source](https://www.worlddata.info/europe/poland/timezones.php)
7. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
8. MusicBrainz
9. [Source](https://bdl.stat.gov.pl/api/v1/data/localities/by-unit/060610913044-0922254?var-id=1639616&format=jsonapi)
10. [Source](https://bdl.stat.gov.pl/api/v1/data/localities/by-unit/060610913044-0922254?var-id=1639618&format=jsonapi)
11. [Source](https://bdl.stat.gov.pl/api/v1/data/localities/by-unit/060610913044-0922254?var-id=1639617&format=jsonapi)
12. GeoNames
13. [Source](https://service.unece.org/trade/locode/pl.htm)