# Szepietowo

> city of Poland

**Wikidata**: [Q2342112](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2342112)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Szepietowo)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/szepietowo

## Summary
Szepietowo is a city in north-eastern Poland, serving as the administrative seat of Gmina Szepietowo. As of the 2021 Polish census, it has a population of 2,073 residents.

## Key Facts
- **Classification:** City (instance of: city).
- **Location:** Coordinates 52.869722°N, 22.540833°E; located in Gmina Szepietowo, Poland; continent Europe.
- **Population:** 2,073 total (as of 2021-03-31, Polish census of 2021).
- **Gender Breakdown:** 1,049 male; 1,024 female (2021 census).
- **Administrative Role:** Capital of Gmina Szepietowo.
- **Postal Code:** 18-210.
- **Timezone:** Standard time UTC+01:00 (Central European Time); Daylight saving UTC+02:00 (Central European Summer Time).
- **Key Identifiers:** 
  - Geonames ID: 757335.
  - Freebase ID: /m/04gly48.
  - SIMC place ID: 0407380.
  - TERC municipality code: 2013094.
  - GNS Unique Feature ID: -532105.
  - Historical gazetteer (gov) ID: SZEOWOKO12GU.
- **Online Presence:** Official website http://www.szepietowo.pl/.
- **Multilingual Recognition:** Has Wikipedia articles in 22 languages including Polish (pl), English (en), Russian (ru), and Ukrainian (uk).
- **Distinction:** Separate entity from the administrative Gmina Szepietowo (different_from).

## FAQs
**Where is Szepietowo located?**
Szepietowo is situated in north-eastern Poland at geographic coordinates 52.869722°N, 22.540833°E. It is the seat of its own namesake gmina (municipality) within the country's administrative structure.

**What is the population of Szepietowo?**
According to the official Polish census conducted on March 31, 2021, Szepietowo has a total population of 2,073 people, comprising 1,049 men and 1,024 women.

**What is the administrative status of Szepietowo?**
Szepietowo is classified as a city and functions as the capital (seat) of Gmina Szepietowo. It is a distinct populated place from the larger administrative gmina that bears its name. Its official municipality code (TERC) is 2013094.

**What time zone does Szepietowo observe?**
Szepietowo follows Central European Time (UTC+01:00) during standard time and Central European Summer Time (UTC+02:00) during daylight saving periods, in line with the rest of Poland.

**How is Szepietowo represented in global databases?**
The city is cataloged in several international geographic and data repositories, including Geonames (ID 757335), the former Freebase project (ID /m/04gly48), and the USGS Geographic Names Server (ID -532105). It also has a specific identifier in Poland's national TERYT system (SIMC ID 0407380).

## Why It Matters
Szepietowo represents a typical yet distinct local administrative center in Poland. Its significance lies in its role as the seat of Gmina Szepietowo, making it a focal point for local governance, services, and community identity for the surrounding rural area. The meticulous documentation of its demographic data (a precise 2021 census count with gender breakdown) and its presence in numerous international gazetteers highlight its recognized status as a defined human settlement. For researchers, genealogists, and regional planners, the specific identifiers (TERC, SIMC, Geonames) provide a crucial, unambiguous key for accessing official statistics, historical records, and geographic information systems related to this part of Podlaskie Voivodeship. Its listing in 22 Wikipedia language editions also indicates a level of notability that transcends its small population size.

## Notable For
*   **Precise Demographic Recording:** Having its total, male, and female populations individually enumerated and published with a specific census date (2021-03-31) and method.
*   **Administrative Distinction:** Being a city that is legally and administratively separate from the Gmina Szepietowo it serves as the capital for.
*   **Multilingual Documentation:** Possessing Wikipedia articles in 22 languages, a relatively high number for a settlement of its size, suggesting notable historical, cultural, or diaspora connections.
*   **Standardized National Coding:** Holding the official Polish TERC (2013094) and SIMC (0407380) identifiers, which are essential for all governmental and statistical operations within Poland.
*   **Unique Civic Symbols:** Having its own distinct flag and coat of arms images officially associated with the *gmina* (POL_gmina_Szepietowo_flag.svg, POL_gmina_Szepietowo_COA.svg), which are symbols of the local government entity it anchors.

## Body

### Geography and Location
Szepietowo is a city in Poland, situated on the European continent. Its precise geographic coordinates are latitude 52.869722222222 and longitude 22.540833333333. It is located within and serves as the seat of the administrative district called Gmina Szepietowo. The city is distinct from the gmina itself, a relationship explicitly defined in its data.

### Demographics
The most recent official population data comes from the Polish census of 2021, conducted on March 31, 2021. At that time, Szepietowo had a total population of 2,073 residents. This total is broken down into 1,049 males and 1,024 females. This determination method and point-in-time are qualifiers attached to the population figures in the source data.

### Administration and Governance
Szepietowo holds the administrative status of a city (*instance_of: city*). Its primary governmental role is as the capital (*capital_of*) of Gmina Szepietowo. It is also *located_in* that same gmina. For statistical and administrative purposes within Poland, it is assigned the TERC municipality code **2013094** and the SIMC place ID **0407380**. The property *different_from: Gmina Szepietowo* clarifies that the city and the gmina are separate legal and statistical entities, despite the shared name and the city's role as the gmina's seat.

### Infrastructure and Communications
The city has an official website at **http://www.szepietowo.pl/**. Its postal code is **18-210**. For timekeeping, it observes two periods: standard time is **UTC+01:00** (Central European Time), and daylight saving time is **UTC+02:00** (Central European Summer Time).

### Recognition and Cataloging
Szepietowo is documented in multiple global and national reference systems. Its **Geonames ID** is **757335**. It has a **Freebase ID** of **/m/04gly48** (from a 2013 dataset). In the USGS Geographic Names Information System, its **GNS Unique Feature ID** is **-532105**. Within Poland's national registry, its **SIMC place ID** is **0407380** and its **TERC code** is **2013094**. It also has an entry in a historical gazetteer with the ID **SZEOWOKO12GU**.

### Symbols and Media
The city is associated with civic symbols of the Gmina Szepietowo. The **flag image** is available at a specific Wikimedia Commons file path (`POL_gmina_Szepietowo_flag.svg`). Similarly, the **coat of arms image** is available (`POL_gmina_Szepietowo_COA.svg`). A general image of the city, specifically a church view, is referenced (`Szepietowo_-_kościół,_widok_od_płn._–zach..JPG`). The **commons category** for associated media is "Szepietowo".

### Linguistic and Encyclopedic Presence
Szepietowo has a Wikipedia article titled "Szepietowo". This article exists in **22 different language editions**, including Polish (pl), English (en), Russian (ru), Ukrainian (uk), French (fr), and German (de), among others. The Wikidata description for the entity is "city of Poland". An alias for the city is **Shepietowo**.

### Data Provenance and References
The structured data for Szepietowo is sourced from and referenced to several authorities. The country assignment (Poland) references an entity with ID Q206855. The postal code references a specific Polish Wikipedia revision (oldid 57334690). The population and gender breakdown data references a specific API endpoint from the Polish Central Statistical Office (GUS) with a retrieval date of 2022-10-07. The timezone data references a worlddata.info page with a retrieval date of 2025-05-10. The Freebase ID references a publication from 2013-10-28. The SIMC ID has a reference date of 2022-10-04, and the TERC code has a reference date of 2022-10-18. The *factgrid_item_id* is listed as "Odiseo Bichir", and the *snarc_id* is listed as "vibrator", which appear to be anomalous or placeholder values within the provided dataset.

## 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/062013813094-0407380?var-id=1639616&format=jsonapi)
4. [Source](https://bdl.stat.gov.pl/api/v1/data/localities/by-unit/062013813094-0407380?var-id=1639618&format=jsonapi)
5. [Source](https://bdl.stat.gov.pl/api/v1/data/localities/by-unit/062013813094-0407380?var-id=1639617&format=jsonapi)
6. GeoNames