Choroszcz
Choroszcz ([ˈxɔrɔʂt͡ʂ]) is a town in north-eastern Poland, located in Białystok County, Podlaskie Voivodeship, seat of Gmina Choroszcz.
Choroszcz | |
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Branicki Palace | |
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Flag Coat of arms | |
Choroszcz | |
| Coordinates: 53°8′N 22°59′E | |
| Country | Poland |
| Voivodeship | Podlaskie |
| County | Białystok |
| Gmina | Choroszcz |
| Town rights | 1507 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Robert Wardziński |
| Area | |
| • Total | 16.79 km2 (6.48 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 130−175 m (500 ft) |
| Population (31 December 2021) | |
| • Total | 5,960 |
| • Density | 350/km2 (920/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 16-070 |
| Area code | +48 85 |
| Car plates | BIA |
| Highways | |
| Website | http://choroszcz.pl/ |
The Baroque palace in Choroszcz was the summer residence of the noble Branicki family, and is now part of the Museum of Polish Interiors. As of December 2021, the town has a population of 5,960.
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