# Skórcz

> city and urban gmina of Poland

**Wikidata**: [Q954116](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q954116)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skórcz)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/skorcz

## Summary
Skórcz is a city and urban municipality (gmina) located in Starogard County, Poland. As of the 2021 census, it had a population of 3,513 people. It is an administrative center with an area of 3.67 square kilometers.

## Key Facts
- **Instance Of:** Skórcz is a city and an urban municipality of Poland.
- **Location:** It is located in Starogard County, within the country of Poland on the continent of Europe.
- **Population:** The total population was 3,513 as of March 31, 2021, according to the Polish census of 2021.
- **Demographics:** The male population was 1,733 and the female population was 1,780 at the time of the 2021 census.
- **Area:** The city covers an area of 3.67 square kilometers.
- **Coordinates:** Its geographic coordinates are 53.796666666667 latitude and 18.526111111111 longitude.
- **Postal Code:** The postal code for Skórcz is 83-220.
- **Time Zone:** It operates on Central European Time (UTC+01:00) during standard time and Central European Summer Time (UTC+02:00) during daylight saving time.
- **Official Website:** The municipality's official website is http://skorcz.pl/.
- **Coat of Arms:** The coat of arms image is available at https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/POL_Skórcz_COA.svg.
- **Administrative Code:** Its TERC (National Official Register of the Territorial Division of the Country) municipality code is 2213021.
- **SIMC Place ID:** Its SIMC (System of Identifiers and Names for Places) identifier is 0934777.
- **OpenStreetMap Relation ID:** Its OpenStreetMap relation ID is 2615393.

## FAQs
**What is Skórcz?**
Skórcz is a city that also functions as an urban gmina, which is a municipality that contains only a single city. It serves as an administrative center within Starogard County in Poland.

**What is the population of Skórcz?**
According to the official Polish census conducted on March 31, 2021, Skórcz had a total population of 3,513 residents. This included 1,733 males and 1,780 females.

**Where is Skórcz located?**
Skórcz is situated in northern Poland, within Starogard County. Its precise geographical coordinates are 53.796666666667 latitude and 18.526111111111 longitude.

## Why It Matters
Skórcz plays a significant role as a local administrative hub within its region. As an urban municipality, it provides essential governance and public services to its residents. Its existence and documented statistics contribute to the broader understanding of Poland's demographic and administrative structure.

## Notable For
- Functioning as both a city and an independent urban municipality (gmina).
- Its detailed demographic data from the 2021 national census, including a breakdown by gender.

## Body
### Administrative Classification
Skórcz holds a dual administrative status. It is formally classified as both a "city" and an "urban municipality of Poland." This means the city itself constitutes the entire administrative unit of the gmina, a common structure for Polish cities.

### Geography and Location
Skórcz is situated on the European continent in the country of Poland. It is administratively located within Starogard County. The city spans a total area of 3.67 square kilometers. Its precise location is defined by the coordinates 53.796666666667 (latitude) and 18.526111111111 (longitude).

### Demographics
As recorded in the Polish census of 2021, Skórcz had a population of 3,513 people on March 31, 2021. The census provided a detailed demographic breakdown, showing a male population of 1,733 and a female population of 1,780.

### Identifiers and Codes
The city is associated with numerous official identifiers:
- **Postal Code:** 83-220
- **TERC Code:** 2213021 (National Official Register of the Territorial Division of the Country)
- **SIMC Place ID:** 0934777 (System of Identifiers and Names for Places)
- **OpenStreetMap Relation ID:** 2615393
- **GND ID:** 4357621-7 (German National Library)
- **VIAF ID:** 248702570 (Virtual International Authority File)
- **Geonames ID:** 3085766
- **Freebase ID:** /m/02plxpb
- **Who's on First ID:** 101819407 (for human settlement) and 1477751611 (for administrative territorial entity)
- **Museum Digital Place ID:** 15106 and 15108
- **National Library of Israel J9U ID:** 987007593207805171

### Time Zone
Skórcz observes Central European Time (CET), which is UTC+01:00, during standard time periods. During daylight saving time, it switches to Central European Summer Time (CEST), which is UTC+02:00.

### Digital and Cultural Presence
- **Official Website:** http://skorcz.pl/
- **Coat of Arms:** The official coat of arms is depicted in the file `POL_Skórcz_COA.svg` on Wikimedia Commons.
- **Image:** A representative image of the city is `Skórcz_Church.JPG` on Wikimedia Commons.
- **Wikipedia Coverage:** The entity has Wikipedia pages in over 30 languages, including Polish, English, and German.
- **Commons Category:** It has a dedicated category on Wikimedia Commons: "Skórcz".
- **Wikidata Description:** The entity is described on Wikidata as a "city and urban gmina of Poland".
- **FactGrid Item ID:** The entity is also identified as "Lairière" within the FactGrid database.

### Distinction
The entity Skórcz (city and gmina) is explicitly defined as being different from another entity identified by the Wikidata ID Q28504437.

## References

1. Virtual International Authority File
2. Integrated Authority File
3. [Source](https://www.worlddata.info/europe/poland/timezones.php)
4. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
5. [Source](https://bdl.stat.gov.pl/api/v1/data/localities/by-unit/042214213021-0934777?var-id=1639616&format=jsonapi)
6. [Source](https://bdl.stat.gov.pl/api/v1/data/localities/by-unit/042214213021-0934777?var-id=1639618&format=jsonapi)
7. [Source](https://bdl.stat.gov.pl/api/v1/data/localities/by-unit/042214213021-0934777?var-id=1639617&format=jsonapi)
8. GeoNames
9. National Library of Israel Names and Subjects Authority File
10. museum-digital