Bierutów
Bierutów [bʲɛˈrutuf] (German: Bernstadt in Schlesien) is a town in Oleśnica County, Lower Silesian Voivodeship, in south-western Poland. It is the seat of the administrative district (gmina) called Gmina Bierutów. The town lies approximately 13 kilometres (8 mi) south-east of Oleśnica, and 35 kilometres (22 mi) east of the regional capital Wrocław, within its metropolitan area.
Bierutów | |
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Town hall tower, church of St. Catherine, castle | |
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Coat of arms | |
Bierutów Bierutów | |
| Coordinates: 51°7′30″N 17°32′30″E | |
| Country | Poland |
| Voivodeship | Lower Silesian |
| County | Oleśnica |
| Gmina | Bierutów |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Piotr Sawicki |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8.36 km2 (3.23 sq mi) |
| Highest elevation | 167 m (548 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 137 m (449 ft) |
| Population (31 December 2021) | |
| • Total | 4,728 |
| • Density | 566/km2 (1,470/sq mi) |
| Postal code | 56-420 |
| Area code | +48 71 |
| Car plates | DOL |
| Voivodeship roads | |
| Website | http://www.bierutow.pl |
As of December 2021, the town has a population of 4,728. Its castle is believed to date to the 13th century, and was the headquarters of the local forestry body after World War II.
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