Ursynów

Ursynów (pronounced [urˈsɨnuf] (listen)) is the southernmost district of Warsaw. With a surface area of 43.7 km2 (16.9 sq mi), it is the third largest district in Warsaw, comprising 8.6 percent of the city. The district has a population of over 150,000, and is one of the fastest growing neighborhoods in Warsaw. Nearly 25 percent of its inhabitants are below 18 years of age.

For the village, see Ursynów, Masovian Voivodeship.
Ursynów
Warsaw District
Ursynów is a primarily residential district
Coat of arms
Location of Ursynów within Warsaw
Coordinates: 52°8.5′N 21°2′E
Country Poland
VoivodeshipMasovian
County/CityWarsaw
Notable landmarksJ. Ursyn Niemcewicz park, 19th century Służew fort, PAN botanical garden, Służewiec horseracing track, Natolin palace, Kabaty Forest
Government
 • MayorRobert Kempa
Area
 • Total43.73 km2 (16.88 sq mi)
Population
 (2018)
 • Total150,273
 • Density3,400/km2 (8,900/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Area code(s)+48 22
Websiteursynow.waw.pl

The eastern section of Ursynów is heavily built up with blocks of flats, while its western and southern sections are often referred to as Green Ursynów due to its lower population density and broad open spaces and green areas. The neighborhood is considered the bedroom of Warsaw, and is home to nearly a quarter of the city's post-1989 construction.

Ursynów's southern extremity comprises Kabaty Forest, covering more than 9.2 km2 (3.6 sq mi). Other popular attractions include the Vistula river escarpment, Natolin palace and Służewiec horseracing track (built in 1939), used not only for its original purpose, but for open-air exhibitions, pop concerts, etc.

Ursynów is served by the Ursynów, Stokłosy, Imielin, Natolin and Kabaty stations of the Warsaw Metro. The Kabaty depot is located in the south of the borough.

Neighborhoods within the district
  • Dąbrówka
  • Grabów
  • Jeziorki Północne
  • Jeziorki Południowe
  • Kabaty
  • Natolin
  • Pyry
  • Skarpa Powsińska
  • Stary Służew
  • Stary Imielin
  • Ursynów Centrum
  • Ursynów Północny
  • Wyczółki

Nature

There are two nature reserves in the district: Stefan Starzyński Kabacki Forest and Skarpa Ursynowska. At Nowoursynowska Street grows Mieszko I, the oldest oak in the Province.

In Roman Kozłowski Park, at Nutki Street, there is the Ursynowski Boulder, the largest (9.6 m circumference) erratic boulder in Warsaw.

Mayors
  • Stanisław Faliński 1994–2002
  • Tomasz Sieradz 2002–2003
  • Andrzej Machowski 2003–2006
  • Tomasz Mencina 2006–2009
  • Urszula Kierzkowska 2009–2010
  • Piotr Guział 2010–2014
  • Robert Kempa (2014–)


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