Stargard
Stargard ([ˈstarɡart] ⓘ; 1945: Starogród, 1950–2016: Stargard Szczeciński; German: Stargard in Pommern or Stargard an der Ihna; Kashubian: Stôrgard) is a city in northwestern Poland, located in the West Pomeranian Voivodeship. In 2021 it was inhabited by 67,293 people. It is situated on the Ina River. The city is the seat of the Stargard County, and, extraterritorially, of the municipality of Stargard. It is the second biggest city of Szczecin agglomeration. Stargard is a major railroad junction, where the southwards connection from Szczecin splits into two directions: towards Poznań and Gdańsk.
Stargard | |
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From top, clockwise: City Hall, Pyrzyce Gate, St. Mary's Church | |
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Flag Coat of arms Brandmark | |
| Motto(s): Stargard - Klejnot Pomorza Stargard - Jewel of Pomerania | |
Stargard | |
| Coordinates: 53°20′N 15°2′E | |
| Country | Poland |
| Voivodeship | West Pomeranian Voivodeship |
| County | Stargard |
| Gmina | Stargard (urban gmina) |
| Established | 8th century |
| First mentioned | 1124 |
| City rights | 1243 |
| Government | |
| • City mayor | Rafał Zając |
| Area | |
| • Total | 48.1 km2 (18.6 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 20 m (70 ft) |
| Population (31 December 2021) | |
| • Total | 67,293 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 73-100 to 73-110 |
| Area code | +48 91 |
| Car plates | ZST |
| Website | http://www.stargard.pl |
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