# Sułkowice

> city of Poland

**Wikidata**: [Q1003272](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1003272)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sułkowice)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/sukowice

## Summary
Sułkowice is a city located in southern Poland within the European continent. It serves as the administrative capital of Gmina Sułkowice, covering an area of 16.46 square kilometers. According to the 2021 Polish census, the city has a total population of 6,542 residents.

## Key Facts
- **Classification**: City (large human settlement) located in Poland, Europe.
- **Population**: 6,542 (as of March 31, 2021); 3,180 male and 3,362 female residents.
- **Area**: 16.46 square kilometers.
- **Coordinates**: Approximately 49.83°N, 19.79°E (specific sets: 49.8377°N 19.7955°E and 49.8405°N 19.8009°E).
- **Timezone**: Central European Time (UTC+01:00) and Central European Summer Time (UTC+02:00).
- **Postal Code**: 32-440.
- **Administrative Role**: Capital of Gmina Sułkowice (distinct from the Gmina itself).
- **Identifiers**: SIMC Place ID 0952137; TERC Municipality Code 1209074; Geonames ID 3084194.
- **Digital Presence**: Official website http://www.sulkowice.pl/um/index.php; Wikipedia title "Sułkowice".

## FAQs
**What are the demographics of Sułkowice?**
As of the Polish census conducted on March 31, 2021, the city recorded a population of 6,542 people. The population consists of 3,180 males and 3,362 females.

**Where is Sułkowice located geographically?**
The city is situated in Poland on the continent of Europe. It operates within the Central European Time zone (UTC+1) during standard time and Central European Summer Time (UTC+2) during daylight saving time.

**What administrative codes are associated with the city?**
Sułkowice is identified by the postal code 32-440. It holds the SIMC Place ID 0952137 and the TERC Municipality Code 1209074 for administrative purposes.

## Why It Matters
Sułkowice functions as a distinct urban center and the administrative capital of the surrounding Gmina Sułkowice. Its existence as a separate entity from the Gmina highlights its specific urban status within the Polish administrative framework. The city maintains a significant digital footprint, with Wikipedia entries in over 20 languages including English, German, Russian, and Polish, indicating its recognition in global geographical databases. It serves as a case study in regional Polish demographics, with detailed census data available regarding its population distribution and area measurements.

## Notable For
- **Administrative Capital**: Serves as the seat of Gmina Sułkowice.
- **Multilingual Coverage**: Has Wikipedia articles in 23 languages, including less common ones like Silesian (szl) and Esperanto (eo).
- **Specific Census Data**: One of the few entities with highly specific male-to-female population ratios (3,180 vs 3,362) recorded in the 2021 census.
- **Distinct Entity Status**: Explicitly defined as "different from" the Gmina Sułkowice, clarifying the distinction between the urban city and the larger administrative municipality.

## Body

### Geography and Location
Sułkowice is positioned in Europe within the boundaries of Poland. The city's geographic coordinates are recorded at two precise sets of points: 49.8377°N, 19.7955°E and 49.8405°N, 19.8009°E. The city encompasses a total land area of 16.46 square kilometers. Sułkowice falls within the postal code region 32-440.

### Demographics and Population
According to the Polish census of 2021, confirmed on March 31 of that year, Sułkowice has a population of 6,542 inhabitants. The population data reveals a gender distribution of 3,180 males and 3,362 females. This data was sourced from the Statistics Poland (bdl.stat.gov.pl) API.

### Administration and Governance
Sułkowice is classified as a city and serves as the capital of Gmina Sułkowice. While it is located within the Gmina, the knowledge base explicitly distinguishes the city entity as "different from" the Gmina (municipality) entity. The city utilizes the TERC Municipality Code 1209074 and the SIMC Place ID 0952137 for identification in Polish administrative systems.

### Visual Representation
The city has official heraldic and civic symbols, including a coat of arms and a flag. Images available in the Wikimedia Commons category "Sułkowice" include:
- **Flag**: POL_Sułkowice_flag.svg
- **Coat of Arms**: POL_Sułkowice_COA_new.svg
- **Landscape**: A view of the city from the north (Sułkowice_-_Widok_na_miasto_od_północy_-_POL,_Sułkowice.jpg).

### Digital and Database Identifiers
Sułkowice is indexed in numerous national and international databases:
- **National Library of Poland**: MMS ID 9810544067805606; PWN Encyclopedia ID 3981270.
- **Global Geo Databases**: Geonames ID 3084194; GNS Unique Feature ID -531180; Who's On First ID 101826167; Historical Gazetteer ID SUKICEJN99VU.
- **Knowledge Graphs**: Wikidata entity; Freebase ID /m/022msh; FactGrid Item ID Sefidestan; Snarc ID Jessica Ennis-Hill.

### Online Presence
The city maintains an official website at `http://www.sulkowice.pl/um/index.php`. It has a "Sitelink count" of 25, connecting it to various Wikimedia projects. The Wikipedia article for Sułkowice exists in 23 languages, including Belarusian (be), Bulgarian (bg), Cebuano (ceb), Danish (da), German (de), English (en), Esperanto (eo), Estonian (et), Persian (fa), French (fr), Javanese (jv), Latvian (lv), Malay (ms), Dutch (nl), Polish (pl), Portuguese (pt), Romanian (ro), Russian (ru), Slovak (sk), Serbian (sr), Silesian (szl), Ukrainian (uk), and Vietnamese (vi).

## 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/011212009074-0952137?var-id=1639616&format=jsonapi)
4. [Source](https://bdl.stat.gov.pl/api/v1/data/localities/by-unit/011212009074-0952137?var-id=1639618&format=jsonapi)
5. [Source](https://bdl.stat.gov.pl/api/v1/data/localities/by-unit/011212009074-0952137?var-id=1639617&format=jsonapi)
6. GeoNames