Żarów

Żarów
Local park established in 1860

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Żarów
Coordinates: 50°56′N 16°29′E / 50.933°N 16.483°E / 50.933; 16.483
Country  Poland
Voivodeship Lower Silesian
County Świdnica
Gmina Żarów
Area
 • Total 6.16 km2 (2.38 sq mi)
Population (2006)
 • Total 6,902
 • Density 1,100/km2 (2,900/sq mi)
Postal code 58-130
Website http://www.um.zarow.pl

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 at 2006, the town has a population of 6,902.

Twin towns

Żarów is twinned with:

Notable residents

Coordinates: 50°56′N 16°29′E / 50.933°N 16.483°E / 50.933; 16.483

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