Mielec
Mielec [ˈmʲɛlɛt͡s] ⓘ (Yiddish: מעליץ-Melitz) is the largest city and seat of Mielec County. Mielec is located in south-eastern Poland (Lesser Poland), in the Subcarpathian Voivodeship (Województwo Podkarpackie). The population of Mielec in December 2021 was 59,509.
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| Coordinates: 50°17′N 21°26′E | |
| Country | Poland |
| Voivodeship | Subcarpathian |
| County | Mielec |
| Gmina | Mielec (urban gmina) |
| First mentioned | 1229 |
| Town rights | 1470 |
| Government | |
| • City mayor | Jacek Wiśniewski |
| Area | |
| • Total | 47.36 km2 (18.29 sq mi) |
| Population (31 December 2021) | |
| • Total | 59,509 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 39-300 to 39-303, 39-323 |
| Area code | +48 17 |
| Car plates | RMI |
| Website | http://www.mielec.pl |
Mielec is an industrial center, with technical and IT schools, craft schools and colleges (providing bachelor's degree and master's degree in several fields of study. Postgraduate studies are also available - e.g. MBA). The city lies within the Special Economic Zone Euro-Park Mielec with access to Mielec Airport and railway. About 15 km north of Mielec runs LHS railway - The transshipment terminal in Wola Baranowska enables the exchange of cargo between the broad gauge and standard gauge railways and trucks. About 20 km south of Mielec runs the A4 motorway. Moreover, the city of Mielec supports a recognizable soccer team - Stal Mielec.
The motto of the city is Here wings spread! in reference to many successful domestic and foreign investments.