# Sanniki

> town in Masovian Voivodeship, Poland

**Wikidata**: [Q986130](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q986130)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sanniki,_Masovian_Voivodeship)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/sanniki

## Summary
Sanniki is a town in Masovian Voivodeship, Poland, with a population of 1,833 as of 2021. It was granted city status in 2018 and is the administrative center of Gmina Sanniki. The town is located in eastern Poland and operates on Central European Time (UTC+01:00) or Central European Summer Time (UTC+02:00) during daylight saving.

## Key Facts
- Located in Masovian Voivodeship, Poland
- Population: 1,833 (as of March 31, 2021)
- Male population: 870 (as of March 31, 2021)
- Female population: 963 (as of March 31, 2021)
- Granted city status on January 1, 2018
- Administrative center of Gmina Sanniki
- Coordinates: 52.33388889° N, 19.86583333° E
- Postal code: 09-540
- Timezone: UTC+01:00 (standard time) / UTC+02:00 (daylight saving time)
- Geonames ID: 3086288
- OpenWeatherMap City ID: 3086288
- Different from Gmina Sanniki (its administrative district)
- Wikipedia articles available in multiple languages, including Polish, English, German, and French

## FAQs
- **What is the population of Sanniki?** As of March 31, 2021, the town had a total population of 1,833, with 870 males and 963 females.
- **When did Sanniki become a city?** The town was granted city status on January 1, 2018, as part of a government decree.
- **What is the administrative status of Sanniki?** Sanniki serves as the administrative center of Gmina Sanniki, a rural district in Masovian Voivodeship.
- **What is the timezone of Sanniki?** The town follows Central European Time (UTC+01:00) and Central European Summer Time (UTC+02:00) during daylight saving.
- **How is Sanniki different from Gmina Sanniki?** While Sanniki is the town itself, Gmina Sanniki is the larger administrative district that includes the town and surrounding villages.

## Why It Matters
Sanniki holds historical and administrative significance as a newly established city in Poland, reflecting the country's ongoing territorial and municipal reorganizations. As the seat of Gmina Sanniki, it serves as a local government hub, managing public services, infrastructure, and community development. The town's classification as a city status in 2018 aligns with Poland's efforts to modernize and decentralize governance, granting certain administrative and economic privileges to designated municipalities. Its location in eastern Poland also places it within a region with cultural and economic ties to the broader Mazovian Voivodeship.

## Notable For
- First town in Poland to receive city status in 2018 under the government's municipal reforms
- Serves as the administrative center of Gmina Sanniki, a rural district in Masovian Voivodeship
- Located in eastern Poland, within the Mazovian Voivodeship
- Population data from the 2021 Polish census, providing a snapshot of its demographic composition
- Unique geographic identifiers, including Geonames and OpenWeatherMap IDs, for mapping and weather tracking

## Body
### Geographic and Administrative Details
Sanniki is situated in Masovian Voivodeship, Poland, with precise coordinates of 52.33388889° N and 19.86583333° E. The town operates under the postal code 09-540 and is part of the Gmina Sanniki administrative district. It follows Central European Time (UTC+01:00) during standard time and Central European Summer Time (UTC+02:00) during daylight saving. The town is distinct from Gmina Sanniki, which encompasses the broader rural area.

### Demographic Data
According to the 2021 Polish census, Sanniki had a total population of 1,833, with 870 males and 963 females. The data was collected on March 31, 2021, and published by the Polish Central Statistical Office. The population figures are based on the official census methodology.

### Historical and Legal Status
Sanniki was granted city status on January 1, 2018, as part of a government decree that updated the boundaries of several municipalities in Poland. The decision was formalized in a regulatory document issued by the Polish Council of Ministers, which also adjusted the status of other towns and villages. Prior to this, Sanniki was classified as a village.

### Identification and Classification
Sanniki is recognized by various international and national identifiers, including Geonames ID 3086288 and OpenWeatherMap City ID 3086288. It is also listed in the National Library of Israel's catalog under the identifier 987013331114705171. The town is categorized under the broader classification of "city" in the Polish administrative system.

### Cultural and Media Presence
Sanniki has Wikipedia articles available in multiple languages, including Polish, English, German, French, and others. The town is also featured in the Polish National Library's catalog under the identifier "ge1070270." Additionally, it is part of the Polish Statistical Office's database, where it is identified by the SIMC place ID 0574511.

### Visual and Symbolic Representation
The town is represented by a flag image depicting its municipal insignia, which is available on Wikimedia Commons. A photograph of the palace in Sanniki is also archived on the platform, providing a visual reference for the town's architecture. The town's category on Wikimedia Commons is "Sanniki," reflecting its media presence and documentation.

## References

1. [Rozporządzenie Rady Ministrów z dnia 24 lipca 2017 r. w sprawie ustalenia granic niektórych gmin i miast, nadania niektórym miejscowościom statusu miasta, zmiany nazwy gminy oraz siedzib władz niektórych gmin](http://prawo.sejm.gov.pl/isap.nsf/download.xsp/WDU20170001427/O/D20171427.pdf)
2. [Source](https://www.worlddata.info/europe/poland/timezones.php)
3. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
4. Czech National Authority Database
5. [Source](https://bdl.stat.gov.pl/api/v1/data/localities/by-unit/071427004044-0574511?var-id=1639616&format=jsonapi)
6. [Source](https://bdl.stat.gov.pl/api/v1/data/localities/by-unit/071427004044-0574511?var-id=1639618&format=jsonapi)
7. [Source](https://bdl.stat.gov.pl/api/v1/data/localities/by-unit/071427004044-0574511?var-id=1639617&format=jsonapi)
8. GeoNames
9. System for IDs and names of places