# Strzegom

> City in Poland

**Wikidata**: [Q246288](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q246288)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strzegom)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/strzegom

## Summary
Strzegom is a city in southwestern Poland, serving as the administrative center of Gmina Strzegom. With a population of 15,371 as of 2021, it is situated in the Lower Silesian Voivodeship, historically part of Silesia. The city has been documented in notable encyclopedias and maintains international ties through town twinning.

## Key Facts
- Located in Poland, Europe, at coordinates 50°57′19″N 16°20′54″E.
- Population: 15,371 (2021 census), down from 16,650 in 2009.
- Area: 20.49 km²; elevation: 230 meters above sea level.
- Time zones: UTC+1 (standard time) and UTC+2 (daylight saving time).
- Official names: "Strzegom" (since 1945) and historically "Striegau" (until 1945).
- Twin towns: Auerbach (Germany), Pavullo nel Frignano (Italy), Znojmo (Czechia), Hořice (Czechia), and Torgau (Germany).
- Identifiers: VIAF ID 159546335, GND ID 4335665-5, GeoNames ID 3084440, SIMC code 0984551.
- Postal code: 58-150; TERC municipality code: 0219064.
- Website: http://www.strzegom.pl.

## FAQs
- **Where is Strzegom located?**  
  Strzegom is in southwestern Poland, within the Lower Silesian Voivodeship, at coordinates 50°57′19″N 16°20′54″E.  

- **What is Strzegom’s population?**  
  As of the 2021 census, the city has 15,371 residents, with 7,292 males and 8,079 females.  

- **Why did the city’s name change?**  
  The name officially shifted from "Striegau" to "Strzegom" in 1945, reflecting post-World War II border changes and Polonization of toponyms.  

- **What cities is Strzegom twinned with?**  
  It maintains partnerships with Auerbach (Germany), Pavullo nel Frignano (Italy), Znojmo (Czechia), Hořice (Czechia), and Torgau (Germany).  

- **How is Strzegom administratively organized?**  
  It is the capital of Gmina Strzegom and operates under the TERC code 0219064, with a municipal website at http://www.strzegom.pl.  

## Why It Matters
Strzegom holds historical significance as a documented settlement in works like the *Topographia Bohemiae, Moraviae et Silesiae* and the 11th edition of *Encyclopædia Britannica*. Its population decline from 2009 to 2021 reflects broader demographic trends in rural Poland, while its town twinning agreements underscore its role in fostering international cultural and economic ties. As a municipal center, it provides administrative and civic services to its gmina, contributing to regional governance and community life.

## Notable For
- Serves as the administrative seat of Gmina Strzegom.  
- Elevation of 230 meters, situated in the Sudeten Foreland.  
- Historical name "Striegau" officially used until 1945.  
- Featured in major encyclopedic works, including *Nordisk familjebok* and *Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary*.  
- Population decrease of 1,279 residents between 2009 and 2021.  
- Coat of arms registered at Wikimedia Commons (POL Strzegom COA.svg).  

## Body

### Geography & Demographics
Strzegom covers 20.49 km² in the Lower Silesian Voivodeship, at coordinates 50°57′19″N 16°20′54″E. The city’s elevation averages 230 meters above sea level. As of 2021, it has 15,371 residents (7,292 male, 8,079 female), down from 16,650 in 2009, per the Polish census.  

### History & Naming
The city was historically known as *Striegau* until 1945, when it adopted the Polish name *Strzegom*. This change followed World War II territorial adjustments. It is referenced in historical texts such as *Topographia Bohemiae, Moraviae et Silesiae* and the 1911 *Encyclopædia Britannica*.  

### Administration & Infrastructure
As the capital of Gmina Strzegom, the city operates under TERC code 0219064. Residents use postal code 58-150. Municipal services are accessible via the official website http://www.strzegom.pl.  

### International Relations
Strzegom maintains twinning agreements with five cities: Auerbach (Germany), Pavullo nel Frignano (Italy), Znojmo (Czechia), Hořice (Czechia), and Torgau (Germany). These partnerships promote cultural and economic collaboration.  

### Cultural & Technical Identifiers
The city’s coat of arms is archived at Wikimedia Commons (POL Strzegom COA.svg). It is cataloged in global databases, including VIAF ID 159546335, GND ID 4335665-5, and GeoNames ID 3084440. MusicBrainz assigns it area ID 1c242a35-efc2-45c3-8390-0893239c3c1a.  

### Time Zone & Localization
Strzegom observes Central European Time (UTC+1) and Central European Summer Time (UTC+2) during daylight saving periods.  

### Documentation & Archives
The city is referenced in the *Desktop Encyclopedic Dictionary* and *Early Modern Letters Online* (location ID 8b5a8733-de3d-487b-b7ae-ea529b1671bd). Its archives are held by the Herder Institute (image archive) and the National Library of Israel (J9U ID 987007564815705171).  

### Economic & Technical Codes
Strzegom’s UN/LOCODE is PLSGM, and its OpenWeatherMap city ID is 3084440. Numista assigns it a ruling authority ID (6210) for historical currency documentation.

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