Kożuchów

Kożuchów ([kɔˈʐuxuf]; German: Freystadt in Schlesien) is a town in Lubusz Voivodeship, Poland.

Kożuchów
Medieval fortifications
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Kożuchów
Coordinates: 51°45′N 15°36′E
Country Poland
VoivodeshipLubusz
CountyNowa Sól
GminaKożuchów
Area
 • Total5.95 km2 (2.30 sq mi)
Population
 (2019-06-30[1])
 • Total9,432
 • Density1,600/km2 (4,100/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
67-120
Area code(s)+48 68
Car platesFNW
Websitehttp://www.kozuchow.pl

History

The town was founded in the 12th century, when it was part of the Kingdom of Poland. It was granted town rights in 1273 in the process of Ostsiedlung. It became part of the Duchy of Głogów under the Holy Roman Empire, ruled by the Piasts and Jagiellons until its dissolution in 1506.

In the 18th century the town was annexed by the Kingdom of Prussia and until 1945 was part of Germany. After the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II it became part of Poland. The town's German population was expelled to make room for the Polish population expelled by Soviets from Kresy. Kożuchów's importance diminished with development being prioritised towards Nowa Sól during the Polish People's Republic's administration. A major car parts factory was established and produced parts for several Fiat, FSO and Daewoo models.

  • Kożuchów Castle
  • Church of the Purification of Saint Mary
  • Town hall
  • Sculptures of Saints Peter and Paul on the facade of an 18th-century townhouse

Notable people

Twin towns – sister cities

See twin towns of Gmina Kożuchów.

References
  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 2020-03-26.


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