Goleniów
Goleniów [ɡɔˈlɛɲuf] (Kashubian: Gòłonóg; German: Gollnow) is a town in Pomerania, northwestern Poland with 22,844 inhabitants as of 2011. It is the capital of Goleniów County in West Pomeranian Voivodeship. The town's area is 12.5 square kilometres (4.8 sq mi), and its geographical position is 53°33'N, 14°49'E. It is situated in the centre of Goleniowska Forest on Goleniów Plain, near main roads numbers 3 and 6.
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| Coordinates: 53°33′49″N 14°49′41″E | |
| Country | Poland |
| Voivodeship | West Pomeranian |
| County | Goleniów |
| Gmina | Goleniów |
| Established | 10th century |
| Town rights | 1268 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Robert Krupowicz |
| Area | |
| • Total | 11.74 km2 (4.53 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 15 m (49 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 22,844 |
| • Density | 1,900/km2 (5,000/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 72-100 |
| Area code | +48 91 |
| Car plates | ZGL |
| Primary airport | Solidarity Szczecin–Goleniów Airport |
| Website | http://www.goleniow.pl |
The international airport Szczecin-Goleniów "Solidarność" Airport is located just east of the town.
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