# Skaryszew

> city of Poland

**Wikidata**: [Q991895](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q991895)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skaryszew)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/skaryszew

## Summary
Skaryszew is a city in Poland with a population of 4,410 as recorded in the 2021 census. Founded in 1198, it serves as the capital of Gmina Skaryszew, an administrative district in the Masovian Voivodeship.

## Key Facts
- **Inception**: Founded in the year 1198.
- **Country**: Located in Poland.
- **Continent**: Part of Europe.
- **Area**: Covers 27.49 square kilometres.
- **Population**: 4,410 people as of March 31, 2021, according to the Polish census of 2021.
- **Population Breakdown**: 2,154 males and 2,256 females (2021 census).
- **Coordinates**: 51.308888888889° N latitude, 21.248611111111° E longitude.
- **Administrative Role**: Capital of Q9269126 (its namesake gmina).
- **Location**: Situated within Gmina Skaryszew.
- **Postal Code**: 26-640.
- **Timezone**: Observes Central European Time (UTC+01:00) and Central European Summer Time (UTC+02:00).
- **Instance Of**: Classified as a city.
- **Distinction**: Different from the administrative entity Gmina Skaryszew.
- **Identifiers**: 
    - GND ID: 7610822-3
    - VIAF ID: 233920102
    - Geonames ID: 759151
    - Freebase ID: /m/028486k
    - SIMC place ID: 0973820
    - TERC municipality code: 1425104
    - Historical gazetteer (gov) ID: SKAZEWKO01PH
    - Who's On First ID: 101821495
    - FactGrid item ID: Friedrich Markgraf
    - GNS unique feature ID: -528179
- **Multilingual Presence**: Has Wikipedia articles in 24 languages, including Polish, English, German, French, Russian, and Ukrainian.
- **Official Website**: https://skaryszew.pl/
- **Symbols**: 
    - Flag image: POL_Skaryszew_flag.svg
    - Coat of arms image: POL_Skaryszew_COA.svg
- **Alias**: スカルィシェフ (Japanese katakana).

## FAQs
**When was Skaryszew established and what is its historical significance?**
Skaryszew was founded in 1198, indicating its origins in the medieval period. This long history establishes it as one of the older urban settlements in the region, with continuous habitation spanning over eight centuries.

**What are the current demographic and geographic statistics for Skaryszew?**
As of the official Polish census on March 31, 2021, Skaryszew has a total population of 4,410 residents, with a nearly even split of 2,154 males and 2,256 females. The city occupies a land area of 27.49 square kilometres at the geographic coordinates 51.3089° N, 21.2486° E.

**What is Skaryszew's administrative status and how is it governed?**
Skaryszew is the capital (seat) of Gmina Skaryszew, which is its own administrative municipality (TERC code 1425104). It is a distinct entity from the gmina itself, which encompasses the surrounding rural area. The city uses the postal code 26-640 and operates within the Central European Time zone.

**What official symbols and online resources represent Skaryszew?**
The city is represented by an official flag (POL_Skaryszew_flag.svg) and coat of arms (POL_Skaryszew_COA.svg). Its primary online presence is through its municipal website at https://skaryszew.pl/. It is catalogued in numerous international authority files, including the German National Library (GND ID 7610822-3) and the Virtual International Authority File (VIAF ID 233920102).

## Why It Matters
Skaryszew matters as a preserved example of a medieval Polish urban settlement that has maintained its continuous civic identity for over 800 years. Its role as the administrative capital of its gmina makes it a local hub for governance and community services for the surrounding region. The detailed census data and extensive cataloguing in global knowledge bases (Wikidata, Geonames, VIAF) highlight its recognized existence as a distinct and documented place within Poland's national and the world's geographic framework. The existence of its own municipal symbols (flag, coat of arms) and a dedicated website underscores its active, self-governing status as a city.

## Notable For
- **Extensive Historical Continuity**: Its documented inception date of 1198 signifies a long-standing urban tradition.
- **Precise Demographic Documentation**: Has gender-disaggregated population figures from an official national census (2021).
- **Distinct Municipal Identity**: Clearly differentiated from the larger administrative gmina that shares its name, with its own specific identifiers and symbols.
- **Multilingual Documentation**: Presence across 24 Wikipedia language editions demonstrates international notability beyond the local Polish context.
- **Comprehensive Authority File Coverage**: Listed in a wide array of global library and geographic data systems (GND, VIAF, Geonames, etc.).

## Body

### History and Foundation
Skaryszew has a documented inception in the year 1198, placing its establishment in the late 12th century. This founding date is referenced in historical gazetteer sources. The city's long history is a key aspect of its identity, representing centuries of continuous settlement and development in the region.

### Geographic and Administrative Context
The city is located in Poland, within the continent of Europe. Its precise geographic coordinates are 51.308888888889° N latitude and 21.248611111111° E longitude. Administratively, Skaryszew holds a specific role as the capital (seat) of the administrative district identified as Q9269126, which is its namesake gmina. It is physically situated within the territory of Gmina Skaryszew, a relationship that requires careful distinction: the city is the urban center and capital, while the gmina is the larger municipal unit that includes both the city and its surrounding countryside. This distinction is explicitly noted in its structured data.

### Demographics
According to the Polish census conducted on March 31, 2021, Skaryszew had a total population of 4,410 inhabitants. This figure is broken down into 2,154 males and 2,256 females. The determination method for these statistics is explicitly cited as the Polish census of 2021. The city covers an area of 27.49 square kilometres.

### Governance and Infrastructure
As the capital of its gmina, Skaryszew is a focal point for local administration. It is assigned the postal code 26-640. The city observes the Central European Time zone (UTC+01:00) during standard time and switches to Central European Summer Time (UTC+02:00) during daylight saving periods. Its official online portal is available at https://skaryszew.pl/.

### Symbols and Representation
Skaryszew possesses official municipal symbols. Its flag is depicted in the file `POL_Skaryszew_flag.svg`, and its coat of arms is depicted in `POL_Skaryszew_COA.svg`. These images are hosted on Wikimedia Commons. The city also has a dedicated commons category: `Skaryszew`.

### Global Identifiers and Cataloguing
Skaryszew is extensively catalogued in international authority files and databases, confirming its status as a recognized geographic entity:
- **Library Identifiers**: GND ID (7610822-3), VIAF ID (233920102).
- **Geographic Identifiers**: Geonames ID (759151), GNS unique feature ID (-528179).
- **Knowledge Base IDs**: Freebase ID (/m/028486k), Wikidata's SIMC place ID (0973820), TERC municipality code (1425104), Who's On First ID (101821495).
- **Specialized IDs**: FactGrid item ID (Friedrich Markgraf), Historical gazetteer (gov) ID (SKAZEWKO01PH).
- **Wikipedia**: Its article title is "Skaryszew" and it has sitelinks across 24 language versions of Wikipedia, including be, ceb, cs, de, en, eo, et, fr, he, jv, lv, ms, nl, pl, pt, ro, ru, sk, sr, szl, uk, vi, and zh. The total sitelink count is 24.
- **Alias**: It has a recorded alias in Japanese katakana: スカルィシェフ.

### Classification and Relationships
The entity is classified as an `instance of` a city. It is explicitly `different_from` the administrative entity Gmina Skaryszew, clarifying that the city is a component part of the larger gmina municipality. Its `located_in` property points to Gmina Skaryszew, and its `capital_of` property points to Q9269126 (the gmina). The `topic's_main_category` is `Category:Skaryszew`. The `wikidata_description` succinctly states its primary classification: "city of Poland".

## References

1. [Source](https://www.worlddata.info/europe/poland/timezones.php)
2. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
3. [Source](https://bdl.stat.gov.pl/api/v1/data/localities/by-unit/071422725104-0973820?var-id=1639616&format=jsonapi)
4. [Source](https://bdl.stat.gov.pl/api/v1/data/localities/by-unit/071422725104-0973820?var-id=1639618&format=jsonapi)
5. [Source](https://bdl.stat.gov.pl/api/v1/data/localities/by-unit/071422725104-0973820?var-id=1639617&format=jsonapi)
6. GeoNames