# Sulejów

> city of Poland

**Wikidata**: [Q1015172](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1015172)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sulejów)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/sulejow

## Key Facts
- **Country:** Poland
- **Continent:** Europe
- **Instance of:** City
- **Inception:** 1145
- **Population:** 6,036 (as of March 31, 2021, per Polish census)
- **Male Population:** 2,940 (as of March 31, 2021)
- **Female Population:** 3,096 (as of March 31, 2021)
- **Area:** 26.25 square kilometres
- **Coordinates:** 51.352777777778°N, 19.884722222222°E
- **Capital Of:** Gmina Sulejów
- **Located In:** Gmina Sulejów
- **Postal Code:** 97-330
- **Timezone:** Central European Time (UTC+01:00) / Central European Summer Time (UTC+02:00)
- **UN/LOCODE:** PLSLJ
- **Official Website:** http://www.sulejow.pl
- **Wikipedia Title:** Sulejów
- **Wikidata Description:** city of Poland
- **TERC Municipality Code:** 1010094
- **SIMC Place ID:** 0968233

## FAQs
**What is the population of Sulejów?**
According to the Polish census of 2021, Sulejów has a total population of 6,036 people. This figure comprises 2,940 male residents and 3,096 female residents.

**Where is Sulejów located?**
Sulejów is a city located in Poland, within the continent of Europe. It serves as the capital of Gmina Sulejów and is situated at coordinates 51.352777777778°N, 19.884722222222°E.

**When was Sulejów founded?**
The city has a recorded inception date of 1145.

**What are the technical identifiers for Sulejów?**
Sulejów is identified by several codes including the UN/LOCODE PLSLJ, the TERC municipality code 1010094, the SIMC place ID 0968233, and the postal code 97-330. It also has a VIAF ID of 237043272 and a GeoNames ID of 3084230.

**What visual symbols represent Sulejów?**
The city has an official flag and a coat of arms, both of which have image files available on Wikimedia Commons.

## Why It Matters
Sulejów represents a historically significant Polish urban center with nearly a millennium of documented history dating back to the mid-12th century. As the capital of Gmina Sulejów, it serves as an administrative hub for the surrounding region. Its status as a city (defined as a large human settlement) distinguishes it from smaller rural communities, indicating a concentration of population, commerce, and local governance. The city's digital footprint is extensive, with presence across 33 different language editions of Wikipedia, indicating global recognition and cultural relevance. Its categorization in various international databases (such as GeoNames, VIAF, and the National Library of Israel) underscores its established place in global geographic and bibliographic records.

## Notable For
- **Historical Longevity:** Founded in 1145, making it a settlement with over 850 years of recorded history.
- **Administrative Role:** Serves as the capital of Gmina Sulejów, functioning as a local administrative center.
- **International Recognition:** Possesses a UN/LOCODE (PLSLJ), facilitating its identification in global trade and logistics.
- **Multilingual Documentation:** Covered by Wikipedia in over 30 languages, including English, German, French, Russian, and Hebrew.
- **Cultural Heritage:** Features a Cistercian monastery (Sulejów-klasztor Cystersów) as a prominent landmark, depicted in its Wikimedia Commons image and Wikivoyage banner.
- **Demographic Record:** Detailed population statistics broken down by gender from the 2021 national census.

## Body

### Geography and Location
Sulejów is situated in central Europe within the borders of Poland. Geographically, it is positioned at a latitude of 51.352777777778 and a longitude of 19.884722222222. The city covers a total land area of 26.25 square kilometres. It operates within the Central European Time zone (UTC+01:00) for standard time and observes Central European Summer Time (UTC+02:00) during daylight saving periods.

### Administration and Governance
The city functions as the administrative capital of Gmina Sulejów, a distinct administrative division (indicated by the property "different_from: Gmina Sulejów"). It holds specific municipal identifiers, including a TERC municipality code of 1010094 and a SIMC place ID of 0968233. The official postal code for the city is 97-330. For official information, the city maintains a website at http://www.sulejow.pl.

### Demographics
According to the Polish census conducted on March 31, 2021, Sulejów has a total population of 6,036 residents. The population is distributed by sex as follows:
- **Male Population:** 2,940
- **Female Population:** 3,096
This data provides a precise snapshot of the city's demographic composition at the start of the 2020s.

### History and Heritage
The city's documented history began in 1145, which is recorded as its inception date. This long history contributes to its cultural landscape. A key heritage site associated with the city is the Sulejów Cistercian Monastery (depicted in the main image and the Wikivoyage banner), highlighting the religious and architectural significance of the location.

### Digital and Academic Presence
Sulejów is extensively cataloged in national and international knowledge systems:
- **Wikipedia:** Available in 33 language editions (including 'en', 'pl', 'de', 'fr', 'ru', etc.), with a sitelink count of 35. The main category for the entity on Wikimedia Commons is "Sulejów."
- **Library & Archival IDs:** It possesses a VIAF ID (237043272), a National Library of Poland MMS ID (9810689930605606), a National Library of Israel J9U ID (987007552979405171), and a Czech National Library Authority ID (ge577964).
- **Geographic Databases:** The city is recorded in GeoNames (ID: 3084230) and has a GNS Unique Feature ID (-531117). It also has a historical gazetteer ID (SULEJWJO91WI) and an Enzyklopädie des europäischen Ostens ID (df3c).
- **Other Identifiers:** Includes a Who's On First ID (1175613139), a Freebase ID (/m/0ck_p_), and a Yale Lux ID (place/ff4c5c71-a7ce-4f97-bcc8-a06503df6305).

### Visual Representation
Visual symbols of the city are publicly available via Wikimedia Commons, including:
- **Flag:** POL_Sulejów_flag.svg
- **Coat of Arms:** POL_Sulejów_COA.svg
- **Photographic Image:** Sulejów-klasztor_Cystersów.jpg (showing the Cistercian monastery)
- **Banner Image:** Sulejów_Monastery_(Wikivoyage_banner).jpg

The city also has dedicated categories for maps ("Category:Maps of Sulejów") and for people associated with it ("Category:People of Sulejów" and a specific category for people born there).

## References

1. Virtual International Authority File
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/051011710094-0968233?var-id=1639616&format=jsonapi)
6. [Source](https://bdl.stat.gov.pl/api/v1/data/localities/by-unit/051011710094-0968233?var-id=1639618&format=jsonapi)
7. [Source](https://bdl.stat.gov.pl/api/v1/data/localities/by-unit/051011710094-0968233?var-id=1639617&format=jsonapi)
8. GeoNames
9. [Source](https://service.unece.org/trade/locode/pl.htm)
10. System for IDs and names of places
11. National Library of Israel Names and Subjects Authority File