Wronki

Wronki

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Wronki
Coordinates: 52°42′N 16°23′E / 52.700°N 16.383°E / 52.700; 16.383
Country Poland
Voivodeship Greater Poland
County Szamotuły
Gmina Wronki
Area
  Total 5.81 km2 (2.24 sq mi)
Population (2006)
  Total 11,551
  Density 2,000/km2 (5,100/sq mi)
Postal code 64-510
Website http://www.wronki.pl

Wronki [ˈvrɔŋki] (German: Wronke) is a town in the Szamotuły County, western-central Poland, situated in the Greater Poland Voivodeship (since 1999), previously in Piła Voivodeship (1975–1998). It is located close to the Warta River to the northwest of Poznań, and has a population of approximately 11,000.

History

The town's name comes from wrona, the Polish word for a crow, which is also reflected in the town's coat of arms. It has also been spelled Wronke at times during its history, specifically during the years when it was part of Prussia/Germany (1772–1919). At the beginning of the 20th century, Jews were 18% of the total population. After World War I, the number decreased because Wronki was incorporated to Poland and the Jews of Wronki belonged to the German culture[1] The town contains Wronki Prison, the largest prison in Poland.

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Coordinates: 52°42′00″N 16°23′00″E / 52.70000°N 16.38333°E / 52.70000; 16.38333

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