Złotów
Place in Greater Poland Voivodeship, Poland / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Złotów [ˈzwɔtuf] is a town in northwestern Poland, with a population of 18,303 inhabitants (2011), seat of the Złotów County in the Greater Poland Voivodeship.
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Złotów | |
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Coordinates: 53°21′37″N 17°2′27″E | |
Country | Poland |
Voivodeship | Greater Poland |
County | Złotów |
Gmina | Złotów (urban gmina) |
Established | 8th century |
Town rights | before 1370 |
Government | |
• Mayor | Adam Pulit |
Area | |
• Total | 11.58 km2 (4.47 sq mi) |
Elevation | 110 m (360 ft) |
Population (2011) | |
• Total | 18,303 |
• Density | 1,600/km2 (4,100/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 77-400 |
Area code | +48 067 |
Car plates | PZL |
Climate | Dfb |
Voivodeship roads | |
Website | http://www.zlotow.pl |
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The town is located on the river Głomia and is surrounded by five lakes. It is part of the historic Greater Poland region. A railway line connects it to Piła and Chojnice, with buses operating locally. The local Metaplast windows fitting factory is the biggest industrial employer. The Euro Eco Meeting is organized regularly there each July.