Targówek

Targówek is a district in Warsaw, Poland located in the northern part of the city.

Targówek
Coat of arms
Location of Targówek within Warsaw
Coordinates: 52°16′56″N 21°03′51″E
Country Poland
VoivodeshipMasovian
County/CityWarsaw
Government
  MayorSławomir Antonik
Area
  Total24.37 km2 (9.41 sq mi)
Population
 (2003)
  Total124,316
  Density5,100/km2 (13,000/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Area code(s)+48 22
Websitetargowek.waw.pl

It is divided into two parts: residential and industrial. About 30% of the district's area is covered by municipal parks, such as Lasek Bródnowski, Park Bródnowski and Park Wiecha in the eastern part of the district. Between 1994 and 2002 Targówek was independent municipality.

Borders

Targówek borders with Praga Północ from west, with Białołęka from north, with Rembertów, Ząbki and Marki from east and with Praga Południe from south.

Neighbourhoods within the district

  • Targówek Mieszkaniowy
  • Targówek Fabryczny
  • Bródno
  • Bródno Podgrodzie
  • Zacisze
  • Elsnerów
  • Utrata


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