# Witkowo

> city of Poland

**Wikidata**: [Q1122800](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1122800)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Witkowo)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/witkowo

## Summary
Witkowo is a city in Poland that functions as a distinct urban settlement located within the administrative region of Gmina Witkowo. As of the 2021 Polish census, the city has a total population of 7,623 inhabitants and covers a geographical area of 8.3 square kilometers.

## Key Facts
- **Location**: Witkowo is a city and large human settlement located in the continent of Europe, within the country of Poland. It is situated in Gmina Witkowo but is defined as a different entity from the gmina itself.
- **Area**: The city encompasses a total area of 8.3 square kilometers.
- **Population**: According to the Polish census of 2021 (data point March 31, 2021), Witkowo has a population of 7,623. This breaks down into 3,710 males and 3,913 females.
- **Coordinates**: Geographic coordinates for the city are recorded as 52.436388888889 latitude and 17.774166666667 longitude, or alternatively 52.43964 latitude and 17.77264 longitude.
- **Time Zone**: Witkowo observes Central European Time (UTC+01:00) for standard time and Central European Summer Time (UTC+02:00) for daylight saving time.
- **Postal Code**: The postal code for the city is 62-230.
- **Administrative Role**: Witkowo serves as the capital of the administrative entity identified as Q11825801.
- **Identifiers**:
  - **SIMC Place ID**: 0949388
  - **TERC Municipality Code**: 3003104
  - **GNS Unique Feature ID**: -535814
  - **GeoNames ID**: 3081826
  - **GND ID**: 1051884993
  - **VIAF IDs**: 243438892 and 232016080
  - **Freebase ID**: /m/026p6n3
  - **MusicBrainz Area ID**: bf5e8568-96b0-4310-b73d-e4e48f793d2a
  - **Who's On First ID**: 101820401
  - **National Library of Israel J9U ID**: 987010489750205171
  - **FactGrid Item ID**: Memoirs of Judas
  - **Snarc ID**: Template:Switzerland Cantons Labelled Map
- **Online Presence**: The official website is http://www.witkowo.pl, and the city has a Wikipedia presence in 24 languages.

## FAQs
**What is the demographic breakdown of Witkowo?**
As of the March 31, 2021 Polish census, Witkowo has a total population of 7,623 people, consisting of 3,710 males and 3,913 females.

**What are the geographic and administrative specifications of Witkowo?**
The city covers 8.3 square kilometers, uses the postal code 62-230, and is located in Poland within the Gmina Witkowo administrative region. It is geographically positioned at approximately 52.44° N latitude and 17.77° E longitude.

**How is Witkowo represented across different databases and knowledge graphs?**
Witkowo is cataloged with numerous IDs including the GeoNames ID 3081826, GND ID 1051884993, and MusicBrainz ID bf5e8568-96b0-4310-b73d-e4e48f793d2a. It also has specific administrative codes like the TERC municipality code 3003104 and SIMC place ID 0949388.

**What symbols represent Witkowo?**
The city utilizes a flag image available via the file path `POL_Witkowo_flag.svg` and a coat of arms image found at `POL_Witkowo_COA.svg`.

## Why It Matters
Witkowo plays a specific role as an administrative center and urban hub within its region of Poland. Its distinction as a city separate from the surrounding Gmina Witkowo highlights its municipal importance. The city’s comprehensive documentation across global library and geographic databases—ranging from VIAF to GeoNames—demonstrates its integration into international data standards, facilitating accurate mapping, demographic research, and administrative governance.

## Notable For
- **Census Data**: The city maintains a precise demographic record with a female majority (3,913) over males (3,710) as of 2021.
- **Linguistic Reach**: The city's Wikipedia entry is exceptionally accessible, translated into 24 languages including regional languages like Silesian (szl) and international languages like Chinese (zh) and Vietnamese (vi).
- **Data Density**: Witkowo possesses a high volume of cross-platform identifiers, including unique entries in MusicBrainz and the National Library of Israel, which is atypical for a settlement of its size.
- **Visual Documentation**: It has specific digital assets for its civic symbols, including a coat of arms and flag hosted on Wikimedia Commons.

## Body

### Geography and Location
Witkowo is a city and large human settlement located in Poland on the continent of Europe. It covers an area of 8.3 square kilometers. Geographically, the city is situated within the administrative boundaries of Gmina Witkowo, though it is explicitly classified as a different entity from the gmina itself. Witkowo serves as the capital of the administrative unit referenced as Q11825801.

The city's location is defined by two primary coordinate sets:
- Latitude: 52.436388888889, Longitude: 17.774166666667
- Latitude: 52.43964, Longitude: 17.77264

The postal code assigned to Witkowo is 62-230.

### Population and Demographics
Detailed demographic data for Witkowo is provided by the Polish census of 2021. As of March 31, 2021, the city has a total population of 7,623.
- **Male Population**: 3,710
- **Female Population**: 3,913

This data is sourced from the Local Data Bank (BDL) and reflects a standard census determination method.

### Time Zone
Witkowo follows the time zone conventions of Central Europe.
- **Standard Time**: UTC+01:00 (Central European Time)
- **Daylight Saving Time**: UTC+02:00 (Central European Summer Time)

### Administrative Identifiers
Witkowo is recognized by a wide array of administrative and technical codes used in national and international databases:
- **SIMC Place ID**: 0949388
- **TERC Municipality Code**: 3003104
- **GNS Unique Feature ID**: -535814

### External Database Identifiers
The entity is cataloged in numerous knowledge bases and library systems:
- **GeoNames ID**: 3081826
- **Integrated Authority File (GND)**: 1051884993
- **Virtual International Authority File (VIAF)**: 243438892 and 232016080
- **Freebase ID**: /m/026p6n3
- **MusicBrainz Area ID**: bf5e8568-96b0-4310-b73d-e4e48f793d2a
- **Who's On First ID**: 101820401
- **National Library of Israel J9U ID**: 987010489750205171
- **FactGrid Item ID**: Memoirs of Judas
- **Snarc ID**: Template:Switzerland Cantons Labelled Map

### Symbols and Media
The city employs specific visual symbols for its representation:
- **Flag**: `POL_Witkowo_flag.svg`
- **Coat of Arms**: `POL_Witkowo_COA.svg`
- **Image**: A representative image titled "Bank Ludowy w Witkowie" is associated with the city.
- **Commons Category**: The media category for the city is simply "Witkowo".

### Digital Presence
Witkowo maintains an official web presence at http://www.witkowo.pl. The city is the subject of a Wikipedia article titled "Witkowo," which is available in 24 distinct languages: Belarusian (be), Cebuano (ceb), Danish (da), German (de), English (en), Esperanto (eo), Estonian (et), French (fr), Javanese (jv), Latvian (lv), Malay (ms), Dutch (nl), Polish (pl), Portuguese (pt), Romanian (ro), Russian (ru), Slovak (sk), Serbian (sr), Silesian (szl), Thai (th), Ukrainian (uk), Vietnamese (vi), and Chinese (zh).

### Classification
Witkowo is classified as an instance of a "city" and belongs to the class of "large human settlement." It is explicitly distinguished from the entity "Gmina Witkowo."

## References

1. Virtual International Authority File
2. [Source](https://www.worlddata.info/europe/poland/timezones.php)
3. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
4. MusicBrainz
5. [Source](https://bdl.stat.gov.pl/api/v1/data/localities/by-unit/023015803104-0949388?var-id=1639616&format=jsonapi)
6. [Source](https://bdl.stat.gov.pl/api/v1/data/localities/by-unit/023015803104-0949388?var-id=1639618&format=jsonapi)
7. [Source](https://bdl.stat.gov.pl/api/v1/data/localities/by-unit/023015803104-0949388?var-id=1639617&format=jsonapi)
8. GeoNames
9. National Library of Israel Names and Subjects Authority File