# Włoszczowa

> city of Poland

**Wikidata**: [Q611784](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q611784)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Włoszczowa)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/woszczowa

## Summary  
Włoszczowa is a city in Poland with a population of 9,750 as of 2021, serving as the capital of Włoszczowa County and Gmina Włoszczowa. Located in Europe, it covers 30.17 square kilometers and is situated at coordinates 50.8542° N, 19.9670° E.  

## Key Facts  
- **Population**: 9,750 (2021 Polish census), with 4,631 males and 5,119 females.  
- **Area**: 30.17 km².  
- **Elevation**: 240 meters above sea level.  
- **Timezone**: UTC+1 (standard time) and UTC+2 (daylight saving time).  
- **Country**: Poland, continent Europe.  
- **Capital of**: Włoszczowa County and Gmina Włoszczowa.  
- **Website**: http://wloszczowa.pl/.  
- **Coordinates**: 50.8542° N, 19.9670° E.  
- **Postal Code**: 29-100.  
- **Twinned with**: Le Passage, France.  
- **ID Codes**: SIMC 0948472, TERC 2613064, GeoNames 3081699, VIAF 131500144, GND 4350251-9.  
- **Mentioned in**: Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary, Jewish Encyclopedia.  

## FAQs  
**Q: Where is Włoszczowa located?**  
A: It is in Poland, Europe, at coordinates 50.8542° N, 19.9670° E, spanning 30.17 km².  

**Q: What is Włoszczowa’s administrative role?**  
A: It is the capital of both Włoszczowa County and Gmina Włoszczowa.  

**Q: How many people live in Włoszczowa?**  
A: As of 2021, the population is 9,750, with 4,631 males and 5,119 females.  

**Q: What timezones does Włoszczowa observe?**  
A: Central European Time (UTC+1) and Central European Summer Time (UTC+2).  

**Q: Is Włoszczowa twinned with any cities?**  
A: Yes, it is twinned with Le Passage, France.  

**Q: What historical references mention Włoszczowa?**  
A: It is cited in the Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary and the Jewish Encyclopedia.  

## Why It Matters  
Włoszczowa holds significance as a regional administrative and cultural hub in south-central Poland. As the seat of its county and gmina, it serves as a local governance center, supporting civic life and economic activity. Its inclusion in 19th–20th century encyclopedias underscores its historical relevance, while its twin town relationship with Le Passage reflects modern international connections.  

## Notable For  
- Serves as the capital of both Włoszczowa County and Gmina Włoszczowa.  
- Elevation of 240 meters, situated in the Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship.  
- Documented in major historical encyclopedias like Brockhaus and Efron.  
- Twinned with Le Passage, France, fostering cross-cultural ties.  
- Distinctive coat of arms (POL gmina Włoszczowa COA.svg).  

## Body  
### Geography & Location  
Włoszczowa is located in south-central Poland, Europe, at coordinates 50.8542° N, 19.9670° E. It spans 30.17 km² and has an elevation of 240 meters above sea level. The city is part of the Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship.  

### Administration  
- **Capital of**: Włoszczowa County and Gmina Włoszczowa.  
- **ID Codes**: TERC municipality code 2613064, SIMC place ID 0948472.  
- **Postal Code**: 29-100.  

### Demographics  
As of the 2021 Polish census:  
- Total population: 9,750.  
- Male population: 4,631.  
- Female population: 5,119.  

### History & Culture  
- Mentioned in the *Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary*, *Jewish Encyclopedia*, and *Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary*.  
- Pronunciation audio available in Polish (https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Pl-Włoszczowa.ogg).  

### Infrastructure & External Links  
- **Website**: http://wloszczowa.pl/.  
- **Timezones**: Observes Central European Time (UTC+1) and Central European Summer Time (UTC+2).  
- **Twinned City**: Le Passage, France.  

### Identifiers & References  
- **GeoNames ID**: 3081699.  
- **VIAF ID**: 131500144.  
- **GND ID**: 4350251-9.  
- **Library of Congress Authority ID**: n93114028.  
- **National Library of Israel J9U ID**: 987007530893605171.  

### Media & Documentation  
- **Coat of Arms**: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/POL_gmina_Włoszczowa_COA.svg.  
- **Image Gallery**: Commons category "Włoszczowa".  
- **Wikipedia Coverage**: Described in 33 language editions, including Polish, English, and Russian.  

### Technical & Academic Data  
- **Elevation Source**: Reference Q328.  
- **Population Data Source**: Polish census of 2021 (https://bdl.stat.gov.pl).  
- **Coordinates Source**: Q206855.  

This structured overview ensures comprehensive coverage of Włoszczowa’s administrative, demographic, historical, and cultural dimensions, reflecting its multifaceted role in Poland.

## References

1. [Source](https://www.worlddata.info/europe/poland/timezones.php)
2. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
3. Czech National Authority Database
4. [Source](https://bdl.stat.gov.pl/api/v1/data/localities/by-unit/052615313064-0948472?var-id=1639616&format=jsonapi)
5. [Source](https://bdl.stat.gov.pl/api/v1/data/localities/by-unit/052615313064-0948472?var-id=1639618&format=jsonapi)
6. [Source](https://bdl.stat.gov.pl/api/v1/data/localities/by-unit/052615313064-0948472?var-id=1639617&format=jsonapi)
7. GeoNames
8. Virtual International Authority File
9. System for IDs and names of places