Sieradz
Sieradz [ˈɕɛrat͡s] ⓘ (Latin: Siradia, Yiddish: שעראַדז, שערעדז, שעריץ, German: 1941-45 Schieratz) is a city on the Warta river in central Poland with 40,891 inhabitants (2021). It is the seat of the Sieradz County, situated in the Łódź Voivodeship. Historically, it was the capital of one of the minor duchies in Greater Poland.
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| Coordinates: 51°36′N 18°45′E | |
| Country | Poland |
| Voivodeship | Łódź |
| County | Sieradz County |
| Gmina | Sieradz (urban gmina) |
| Established | 11th century |
| First mentioned | 1136 |
| City rights | 1247 |
| Government | |
| • City mayor | Paweł Osiewała |
| Area | |
| • Total | 51.22 km2 (19.78 sq mi) |
| Population (31 December 2021) | |
| • Total | 40,891 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 98-200 |
| Area code | +48 043 |
| Car plates | ESI |
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| Website | www |
Sieradz is one of the oldest cities in Poland. It was an important city of medieval Poland, thrice being a location for the election of the Polish monarchs. Polish Kings chaired six assemblies from here.
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