Grodzisk Wielkopolski
Grodzisk Wielkopolski [ˈɡrɔd͡ʑizɡ vʲɛlkɔˈpɔlskʲi] is a town in western Poland, in Greater Poland Voivodeship (Wielkopolskie), with a population of 13,703 (2006). It is 43 kilometres (27 mi) south-west of Poznań, the voivodeship capital. It is the seat of Grodzisk Wielkopolski County, and also of the smaller administrative district called Gmina Grodzisk Wielkopolski. It is situated on the Letnica River. The suffix "Wielkopolski" distinguishes it from the town of Grodzisk Mazowiecki in east-central Poland.
Grodzisk Wielkopolski | |
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Szeroka street in the town centre | |
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Flag Coat of arms | |
Grodzisk Wielkopolski | |
| Coordinates: 52°14′N 16°22′E | |
| Country | Poland |
| Voivodeship | Greater Poland |
| County | Grodzisk Wielkopolski |
| Gmina | Grodzisk Wielkopolski |
| First mentioned | 1257 |
| Town rights | 1303 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Piotr Hojan |
| Area | |
| • Total | 18.09 km2 (6.98 sq mi) |
| Population (2006) | |
| • Total | 13,703 |
| • Density | 760/km2 (2,000/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 62-065 |
| Area code | +48 61 |
| Car plates | PGO |
| National roads | |
| Voivodeship roads | |
| Website | http://www.grodzisk.wlkp.pl |
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