Żary

town and urban gmina of Poland

Żary (pronounced Zha-ri [ˈʐarɨ] (audio speaker iconlisten), German: Sorau, Lower Sorbian: Žarow) is a town in western Poland. Its population is 37,500.

Żary
Town Hall
Kościelna Street
Holy Heart of Jesus Church
Municipal Library
Promnitz Park
From left to right: Town Hall, Kościelna Street, Holy Heart of Jesus Church, Municipal Library, Promnitz Park
Flag of Żary
Coat of arms of Żary
Żary is located in Lubusz Voivodeship
Żary
Żary
Location of Żary in Lubusz Voivodeship
Żary is located in Poland
Żary
Żary
Location of Żary in Poland
Coordinates: 51°38′N 15°8′E / 51.633°N 15.133°E / 51.633; 15.133
Country Poland
Voivodeship Lubusz
CountyŻary
GminaŻary (urban gmina)
First mentioned1007
Town rights1260
Government
 • MayorDanuta Madej
Area
 • Total33.24 km2 (12.83 sq mi)
Elevation
160 m (520 ft)
Population
 (2019-06-30[1])
 • Total37,502
 • Density1,100/km2 (2,900/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
68-200 do 68-205
Car platesFZA
ClimateCfb
Websitewww.zary.pl

References change

  1. "Population. Size and structure and vital statistics in Poland by territorial division in 2019. As of 30th June". stat.gov.pl. Statistics Poland. 2019-10-15. Retrieved 2020-04-11.