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.

Sieradz
Market Square
Sieradz
Sieradz
Coordinates: 51°36′N 18°45′E
Country Poland
Voivodeship Łódź
CountySieradz County
GminaSieradz (urban gmina)
Established11th century
First mentioned1136
City rights1247
Government
  City mayorPaweł Osiewała
Area
  Total51.22 km2 (19.78 sq mi)
Population
 (31 December 2021)
  Total40,891
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
98-200
Area code+48 043
Car platesESI
Highways
National roads
Websitewww.sieradz.eu

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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