Starachowice

Starachowice [staraxɔˈvʲit͡sɛ] is a city in southeastern Poland (historic Lesser Poland), with 49,513 inhabitants (31.12.2017). It is the capital of Starachowice County in the Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship. It is situated upon the River Kamienna, a tributary of the Vistula River, among hills and forests.

Starachowice
County administration building
Starachowice
Starachowice
Coordinates: 51°3′N 21°4′E
Country Poland
VoivodeshipŚwiętokrzyskie
CountyStarachowice County
GminaStarachowice (urban gmina)
Established15th century
City rights1624 as Wierzbnik
Government
  City MayorMarek Materek (NDT)
Area
  Total31.85 km2 (12.30 sq mi)
Elevation
252 m (827 ft)
Population
 (31.12.2017)
  Total49,513
  Density1,600/km2 (4,000/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
27-200
Area code+48 41
Vehicle registrationTST
Websitewww.um.starachowice.pl
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