# Różan

> city of Poland

**Wikidata**: [Q995141](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q995141)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Różan)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/rozan-q995141

## Summary
Różan is a city located in Poland, situated within the continent of Europe. Established in 1387, it covers an area of 6.66 square kilometers and had a population of 2,647 as of the 2021 Polish census. The city is part of the administrative region known as Gmina Różan and is distinguished from this larger municipality.

## Key Facts
- **Country:** Poland
- **Continent:** Europe
- **Inception:** 1387
- **Town Privileges:** Granted in 1378
- **Area:** 6.66 square kilometres
- **Population (2021):** 2,647 (determined by the Polish census of 2021, point in time: 2021-03-31)
- **Male Population (2021):** 1,256
- **Female Population (2021):** 1,391
- **Coordinates:** 
  - Set 1: Lat 52.882777777778, Lon 21.385555555556
  - Set 2: Lat 52.88757, Lon 21.39105
- **Timezone:** Central European Time (UTC+01:00, standard time) and Central European Summer Time (UTC+02:00, daylight saving time)
- **Postal Code:** 06-230
- **Located in:** Gmina Różan
- **Instance of:** City
- **Official Website:** http://www.rozan.eur.pl
- **TERC Municipality Code:** 1411074
- **SIMC Place ID:** 0966412
- **Wikipedia Title:** Różan
- **Commons Category:** Różan

## FAQs
**What are the demographic details of Różan?**
As of March 31, 2021, the city had a total population of 2,647 people. The population is composed of 1,256 males and 1,391 females according to the 2021 Polish census.

**Where is Różan located geographically and administratively?**
Różan is a city in Poland, Europe. While it is located within the administrative boundaries of Gmina Różan, it is a distinct entity from the Gmina itself. The city falls under the postal code 06-230.

**What are the historical origins of Różan?**
The city received its town privileges in the year 1378. Its formal inception or founding is documented as occurring in 1387.

**How is Różan identified in external databases and library systems?**
Różan is cataloged in numerous international systems, including the Library of Congress Authority ID (n81001139), VIAF ID (127846357), GND ID (4357174-8), GeoNames ID (760255), and has a Who's On First ID of 101816535.

## Why It Matters
Różan represents a long-standing urban settlement in Poland with a history dating back to the 14th century. Its continued existence as a distinct city since 1387 offers a case study in the demographic and administrative persistence of smaller European settlements. The detailed tracking of its population and administrative codes (such as the TERC and SIMC identifiers) highlights the structured nature of Polish local governance. It serves as a specific node in the global knowledge graph, connected through standardized identifiers across library, geographic, and encyclopedic systems worldwide.

## Notable For
- **Historical Longevity:** Holding town privileges since 1378 and officially established in 1387.
- **Distinctiveness:** Explicitly categorized as "different from" Gmina Różan, clarifying its status as a city separate from the surrounding municipality despite being located within it.
- **Global Cataloging:** Possessing a wide array of identifiers across major knowledge systems, including VIAF, GND, Library of Congress, and National Library of Poland.
- **Linguistic Reach:** Having Wikipedia articles in 24 different languages, including Polish, English, German, French, Russian, and Ukrainian.

## Body

### Geography and Location
Różan is a city situated in Poland, within the European continent. The city's geographic location is defined by two sets of coordinates: approximately 52.88°N, 21.39°E. Specifically, the coordinates range from Lat 52.882777777778, Lon 21.385555555556 to Lat 52.88757, Lon 21.39105. The city encompasses a total area of 6.66 square kilometers. It is located within the region of Gmina Różan but is administratively distinct from it.

### Demographics
According to the Polish census conducted in 2021, Różan has a population of 2,647 residents as of March 31, 2021.
- **Male Population:** 1,256
- **Female Population:** 1,391
The determination method for this data was explicitly the Polish census of 2021.

### History
The city's recorded history includes two significant dates regarding its status:
- **Town Privileges:** 1378
- **Inception:** 1387

### Administration and Governance
Różan operates as a city (instance of: city) and has several specific administrative identifiers:
- **Postal Code:** 06-230
- **TERC Municipality Code:** 1411074
- **SIMC Place ID:** 0966412
- **Official Website:** http://www.rozan.eur.pl

### Time and Standards
The city observes Central European Time (UTC+01:00) during standard time and Central European Summer Time (UTC+02:00) during daylight saving time.

### Global Identifiers and External Links
Różan is indexed in numerous databases and library catalogs worldwide, reflecting its presence in global knowledge systems:
- **Library & Authority IDs:**
  - Library of Congress Authority ID: n81001139
  - VIAF ID: 127846357
  - GND ID: 4357174-8
  - National Library of Poland MMS ID: 9810585129405606
  - National Library of Israel J9U ID: 987007566741305171
- **Database & Knowledge Graph IDs:**
  - GeoNames ID: 760255
  - Who's On First ID: 101816535
  - Freebase ID: /m/0c5f9c
  - Yale Lux ID: place/f6a6488f-4850-4271-a68c-5a247773bb82
  - FactGrid Item ID: Walther Schroth
  - WorldCat Entities ID: E39PBJj8RRRkgGX4f6T7KQGj4q
  - GNS Unique Feature ID: -525970
  - Historical Gazetteer (Gov) ID: RANRANKO02QV
  - SNARC ID: Stendal District
  - museum-digital place ID: 4008

### Media and Imagery
Visual representation of the city is available through its coat of arms and general imagery.
- **Image:** https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Różan_p.jpg
- **Coat of Arms:** https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/POL_Różan_COA.svg
The main category for media related to Różan on Wikimedia Commons is "Category:Różan".

### Wikipedia Presence
The topic "Różan" is covered on Wikipedia with a site link count of 25. The content is available in 24 languages, including Belarusian, Cebuano, German, English, Esperanto, Estonian, French, Hebrew, Javanese, Latvian, Malay, Dutch, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Serbo-Croatian, Slovak, Serbian, Silesian, Ukrainian, Vietnamese, and Chinese. The Japanese alias for the city is ルジャン.

## 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/071422611074-0966412?var-id=1639616&format=jsonapi)
5. [Source](https://bdl.stat.gov.pl/api/v1/data/localities/by-unit/071422611074-0966412?var-id=1639618&format=jsonapi)
6. [Source](https://bdl.stat.gov.pl/api/v1/data/localities/by-unit/071422611074-0966412?var-id=1639617&format=jsonapi)
7. GeoNames
8. museum-digital