Żarów, Lower Silesian Voivodeship
Żarów [ˈʐaruf] (German: Saarau) is a town in Świdnica County, Lower Silesian Voivodeship, in south-western Poland.
It is the seat of the administrative district (gmina) called Gmina Żarów. The town lies approximately 11 kilometres (7 mi) north-east of Świdnica, and 45 kilometres (28 mi) south-west of the regional capital Wrocław.
As of 2020, the town has a population of 12,335. 53.9% of the population is classified as urban, while 46.1% is classified as rural.
Notable people
- Klaus von Beyme (1934-2021), political scientist
- Wilhelm Vorwerg (1899–1990), artist
See also
References
- ^ "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 2020-02-14.
- ^ "Żarów (Urban-Rural Commune, Poland) - Population Statistics, Charts, Map and Location)". www.citypopulation.de. City Population. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
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