Przemków
Przemków [ˈpʂɛmkuf] (German: Primkenau) is a town in Polkowice County, Lower Silesian Voivodeship, in southwestern Poland. It is the seat of the administrative district called Gmina Przemków. The town lies approximately 19 kilometres (12 mi) west of Polkowice, and 97 kilometres (60 mi) northwest of regional capital Wrocław.
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| Coordinates: 51°31′N 15°48′E | |
| Country |  Poland |
| Voivodeship | Lower Silesian |
| County | Polkowice |
| Gmina | Przemków |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Stanisław Pępkowski |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.64 km2 (2.18 sq mi) |
| Highest elevation | 132 m (433 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 113 m (371 ft) |
| Population (2019-06-30[1]) | |
| • Total | 6,107 |
| • Density | 1,100/km2 (2,800/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 59 – 170 |
| Car plates | DPL |
| Climate | Dfb |
| Website | http://www.przemkow.pl/ |
Prior to 1945 it was in Germany. After World War II the region was placed under Polish administration and its pre-war German populace was expelled under the Potsdam Agreement.
As of 2019, the town has a population of 6,107.
Przemków gives its name to the nearby protected area called Przemków Landscape Park.
Palace Primkenau around 1860, Edition by Alexander Duncker
Palace Primkenau
Notable people
- Adolf Ernst (1832–1899), scientist
- Albert, Duke of Schleswig-Holstein (1869–1931), died at Primkenau palace
- Ernst Gunther, Duke of Schleswig-Holstein (1863–1921), died at Primkenau palace
- Feodora Princess of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Augustenburg (1874–1910) born at Primkenau palace
References
- "Population. Size and structure and vital statistics in Poland by territorial divison in 2019. As of 30th June". stat.gov.pl. Statistics Poland. 2019-10-15. Retrieved 2020-02-14.
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