Żelechów
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For other places with the same name, see Żelechów (disambiguation).
Żelechów [ʐɛˈlɛxuf] ⓘ (Yiddish זשעלעכאָוו) is a town in east Poland in Masovian Voivodeship in Garwolin County. It is the seat of Gmina Żelechów. Żelechów is 85 kilometres (53 miles) from Warsaw and 85 kilometres (53 miles) far from Lublin. More than 4000 people live in the town. It is a local centre, supporting nearby farmers and housing a few high schools.
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Żelechów | |
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Coordinates: 51°48′N 21°54′E | |
Country | Poland |
Voivodeship | Masovian |
County | Garwolin |
Gmina | Żelechów |
Established | before 1282 |
Town rights | 1447 |
Government | |
• Mayor | Łukasz Bogusz |
Area | |
• Total | 12.14 km2 (4.69 sq mi) |
Elevation | 170 m (560 ft) |
Population (2006) | |
• Total | 4,016 |
• Density | 330/km2 (860/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 08-430 |
Area code | +48 25 |
Car plates | WG |
Website | http://www.zelechow.pl/ |
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Żelechów has a recorded history that goes back over 700 years. In 1447 Żelechów gained city rights. Until World War II, it was inhabited mostly by Jews. Traces of their presence are still visible in the architecture of the town. There are a few historic buildings in the town.