Augustów
Augustów ([au̯ˈɡustuf] ⓘ; Lithuanian: Augustavas, formerly known in English as Augustovo or Augustowo) is a town in north-eastern Poland. It lies on the Netta River and the Augustów Canal. It is the seat of Augustów County and of Gmina Augustów in the Podlaskie Voivodeship. Augustów has an area of 80.90 square kilometres (31.24 square miles), and as of June 2022 it has a population of 29,305.
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Top left: Augustów Basilica of Jesus in Skorupki; top right: former Water Management Authority's office (Budynek Zarządu Wodnego); middle left: ancient house in Augustów Market Square; middle right: Netta Nature Park and Augustów Canal; bottom: icy season in Studzieniczne Lake | |
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Coat of arms | |
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| Coordinates: 53°50′37″N 22°58′46″E | |
| Country | Poland |
| Voivodeship | Podlaskie |
| County | Augustów County |
| Gmina | Augustów (urban gmina) |
| First mentioned | 1496 |
| Established | 1546 |
| Town rights | 1557 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Mirosław Karolczuk |
| Area | |
| • Total | 80.90 km2 (31.24 sq mi) |
| Population (30 June 2022) | |
| • Total | 29,305 |
| • Density | 362/km2 (940/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal codes | 16-300 to 16-303 |
| Area code | +48 87 |
| Number plates | BAU |
| National roads | |
| Voivodeship roads | |
| Website | http://urzad.augustow.pl/ |
In 1970, Augustów became officially recognized as a health and relaxation resort. In 1973, surrounding settlements were named a part of it, forming a popular resort town.
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