Sochaczew
Sochaczew (Polish pronunciation: [sɔˈxat͡ʂɛf] ⓘ) is a town in central Poland, with 38,300 inhabitants (2004). In the Masovian Voivodeship (since 1999), formerly in Skierniewice Voivodeship (1975–1998). It is the capital of Sochaczew County.
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Coat of arms | |
Sochaczew | |
| Coordinates: 52°14′N 20°14′E | |
| Country | Poland |
| Voivodeship | Masovian |
| County | Sochaczew |
| Gmina | Sochaczew (urban gmina) |
| First mentioned | 1138 |
| Town rights | before 1368 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Piotr Osiecki |
| Area | |
| • Total | 26.13 km2 (10.09 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 81 m (266 ft) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 37,306 |
| • Density | 1,400/km2 (3,700/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 96-500 to 96-503 |
| Area code | +48 46 |
| Vehicle registration plates | WSC |
| Website | http://www.sochaczew.pl |
Sochaczew has a narrow-gauge railway museum with a line that runs as far as Wilcze Tułowskie. 750 mm-gauge steam trains run on the line on Saturdays from spring to the end of summer.
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