Biłgoraj
Biłgoraj [bʲiwˈɡɔraj] ⓘ (Yiddish: בילגאריי, Bilgoray, Ukrainian: Білґорай) is a town in south-eastern Poland with 25,838 inhabitants as of December 2021. Since 1999 it has been situated in Lublin Voivodeship; it was previously located in Zamość Voivodeship (1975–1998). It is located south of Lublin and it is also the capital of Biłgoraj County. Historically, the town belongs to Lesser Poland, and is located in southeastern corner of the province, near the border with another historic land, Red Ruthenia. Biłgoraj is surrounded by a forest, with three rivers flowing through it.
Biłgoraj | |
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Modernized City Hall of Biłgoraj | |
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Flag Coat of arms | |
Biłgoraj | |
| Coordinates: 50°33′N 22°44′E | |
| Country | Poland |
| Voivodeship | Lublin |
| County | Biłgoraj |
| Gmina | Biłgoraj (urban gmina) |
| Established | 1578 |
| Town rights | 1578 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Janusz Zbigniew Rosłan |
| Area | |
| • Total | 21.10 km2 (8.15 sq mi) |
| Highest elevation | 212 m (696 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 184 m (604 ft) |
| Population (31 December 2021) | |
| • Total | 25,838 |
| • Density | 1,225/km2 (3,170/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 23-400 to 23-401 |
| Area code | +48 84 |
| Car plates | LBL |
| Voivodeship roads | |
| Website | www |
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