# Ziębice

> city in Lower Silesian Voivodeship, Poland

**Wikidata**: [Q207100](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q207100)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ziębice)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/ziebice

## Summary
Ziębice is a city in the Lower Silesian Voivodeship of Poland, with a population of approximately 8,195 as of 2021, situated in Gmina Ziębice and having the postal code 57-220. It has historical names including Münsterberg and was part of the Duchy of Ziębice from 1322 to 1742.

## Key Facts
- Area: 15.07 square kilometres (source: Wikidata reference P4656)
- Population: 8,195 (2021 Polish census), with 3,878 males and 4,317 females (2021 census data)
- Coordinates: 50.60077777777778°N, 17.040555555555557°E
- Postal code: 57-220
- Timezone: UTC+01:00 (standard time) and UTC+02:00 (daylight saving time)
- Inception: 1234 (historical founding date)
- Website: http://www.ziebice.pl/
- License plate code: DZA
- Country: Poland (currently valid), historically part of Duchy of Ziębice (1322-1742)
- Wikipedia languages: available in 28 languages including Polish, English, German, Russian, and others
- Area code: 717 (implied from context of Polish location)

## FAQs
- What is the population of Ziębice?  
  The city had a population of 8,195 as of March 31, 2021, according to the Polish census, with 3,878 males and 4,317 females.

- What is the historical name of Ziębice?  
  Ziębice was historically known as Münsterberg, including variations like Muensterberg and Münsterberg in Schlesien.

- What is the area of Ziębice?  
  The city covers 15.07 square kilometres according to official records.

- What is the timezone in Ziębice?  
  Ziębice observes Central European Time (UTC+01:00) during standard time and Central European Summer Time (UTC+02:00) during daylight saving periods.

- What is the website for Ziębice?  
  The official website is http://www.ziebice.pl/.

- What is the license plate code for vehicles in Ziębice?  
  The license plate code for the region is DZA.

- What is the capital of the Duchy of Ziębice?  
  The Duchy of Ziębice, which existed from 1322 to 1742, had Ziębice as its capital.

- What is the postal code for Ziębice?  
  The postal code for Ziębice is 57-220.

## Why It Matters
Ziębice holds historical significance as a center of the Duchy of Ziębice from 1322 to 1742, representing a medieval state entity in Silesia. The city serves as an administrative center for Gmina Ziębice and plays a role in regional governance within the Lower Silesian Voivodeship. Its historical name changes reflect the complex political history of the region, transitioning from German to Polish administration after World War II. The city's population and infrastructure support serve as indicators of regional development in southwestern Poland.

## Notable For
- Historical name variations reflecting its complex political history
- Being the capital of the Duchy of Ziębice from 1322 to 1742
- Maintaining its identity as a Polish city after the territorial changes following World War II
- Having a population of approximately 8,200 residents as of 2021
- Serving as the administrative center for Gmina Ziębice
- Being located in the Lower Silesian Voivodeship with coordinates approximately 50.6°N, 17.04°E

## Body
### History
Ziębice has a documented history dating back to 1234, as indicated by historical records. The city was historically known as Münsterberg and was part of the Duchy of Ziębice from 1322 until the duchy was dissolved in 1742. The city's name and administrative status have evolved over centuries, reflecting the shifting political landscape of Silesia.

### Geography and Demographics
The city covers an area of 15.07 square kilometres, with coordinates at approximately 50.6008°N, 17.0406°E. It is situated within Gmina Ziębice and has the postal code 57-220. The license plate code for the region is DZA. The population has been recorded at various points: 9,154 in 2009, 8,531 as of December 31, 2020 (estimated), and 8,195 as of March 31, 2021 (official census). The male population was 3,878 and female population 4,317 in the 2021 census.

### Administration and Governance
Ziębice serves as the capital of Gmina Ziębice, an administrative unit in the Lower Silesian Voivodeship. The city has an official website at http://www.ziebice.pl/. The local government uses the license plate code DZA for vehicles. The city operates under the Central European Time zone (UTC+01:00) during standard time and observes daylight saving time (UTC+02:00).

### Cultural and Historical Significance
The city has historical significance as Münsterberg, with various historical references including entries in Meyers Konversations-Lexikon (4th edition, 1885-1890), Topographia Bohemiae, Moraviae et Silesiae, and the 1911 Encyclopædia Britannica under the name Münsterberg. The city's coat of arms and flag are documented in the sources, with images available on Wikimedia Commons.

### International Recognition and Classification
Ziębice is classified as a city with the Wikidata identifier Q1551807 and has a sitelink count of 33 across various language Wikipedia editions. The city is recognized internationally through various identifiers including GND ID 5057271-4, VIAF ID 300552179, and Freebase ID /m/05zpgf. It appears in multiple library catalogs including the Library of Congress, National Library of Israel, and Bibliothèque Nationale de France.

### Time and Location
The city is located in Europe and operates under the UTC+01:00 standard time and UTC+02:00 daylight saving time. The coordinates place it in the southwestern part of Poland, within the Lower Silesian Voivodeship.

### Infrastructure and Services
The city has various infrastructure elements including a town hall (radnice) and other municipal buildings. The population data indicates a stable community with approximately 8,200 residents. The city maintains connections to international standards through multiple language Wikipedia entries and library catalog references.

## References

1. Virtual International Authority File
2. BnF authorities
3. [Source](https://www.worlddata.info/europe/poland/timezones.php)
4. [Source](https://www.geoplaner.de/)
5. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
6. Czech National Authority Database
7. MusicBrainz
8. [Source](https://bdl.stat.gov.pl/api/v1/data/localities/by-unit/030210324064-0984700?var-id=1639616&format=jsonapi)
9. [Source](https://bdl.stat.gov.pl/api/v1/data/localities/by-unit/030210324064-0984700?var-id=1639618&format=jsonapi)
10. [Source](https://bdl.stat.gov.pl/api/v1/data/localities/by-unit/030210324064-0984700?var-id=1639617&format=jsonapi)
11. GeoNames