Turek, Poland

Turek [ˈturɛk] is a town in central Poland with 31,282 inhabitants as of 2009. It is the capital of Turek County in the Greater Poland Voivodeship. It is located in the Sieradz Land.

Turek
Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
Motto(s): 
Turek zawsze po drodze / Miasto silne jak tur
Turek always on your way / City strong as an aurochs
Turek
Coordinates: 52°1′N 18°30′E
Country Poland
VoivodeshipGreater Poland
CountyTurek
GminaTurek (urban gmina)
First mentioned1136
Town rights1341
Government
  MayorRomuald Antosik
Area
  Total16.16 km2 (6.24 sq mi)
Elevation
113 m (371 ft)
Population
 (2009)
  Total31,282
  Density1,900/km2 (5,000/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
62-700
Area code+48 63
Vehicle registrationPTU
Websitehttps://www.miastoturek.pl/
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