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Krotoszyn
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Krotoszyn (; ) is a town in west-central Poland with 26 775 inhabitants . It is the seat of Krotoszyn County in the Greater Poland Voivodeship.

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Krotoszyn is a city in Poland, situated in the Greater Poland Voivodeship. It serves as the capital of Krotoszyn County and is located within the administrative entity of Gmina Krotoszyn. The city has an area of 22.55 square kilometers and an elevation of 130 meters above sea level. Its postal code is 63-700, and it uses the license plate code PKR.

The population of Krotoszyn is 29,379, comprising 13,755 males and 14,949 females. Historically, the area has been part of the Kingdom of Prussia, the Duchy of Warsaw, and the German Reich. The city is located in Europe and falls under the Europe/Warsaw timezone.

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Place details

Locality
Krotoszyn
Region
województwo wielkopolskie
Country
Polska
Population
29,231
Timezone
Europe/Warsaw

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Key facts

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Krotoszyn
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SM Krotoszyn Ratusz 2019 (5).jpg
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Town Hall
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POL Krotoszyn COA.svg
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POL Krotoszyn flag.svg
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Poland
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bottom
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Country
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Voivodeship
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County
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Krotoszyn
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Gmina
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Krotoszyn
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Mayor
Settlement.leader_name
Natalia Robakowska
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Established
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15th century
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Town rights

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Encyclopedic overview

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Contents
  • History
  • World War II
  • Economy
  • Demographics
  • Cuisine
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  • Notable people
  • International relations
  • Twin towns – Sister cities
  • Gallery
  • References

Krotoszyn (; ) is a town in west-central Poland with 26 775 inhabitants . It is the seat of Krotoszyn County in the Greater Poland Voivodeship.

Founded in the late medieval period, Krotoszyn prospered as a regional center of trade and crafts located at the intersection of important trade routes. The town features heritage sites in a variety of styles, including Gothic, Baroque and Neo-Renaissance, a preserved market square and a regional museum.

Excerpted from Wikipedia’s “Krotoszyn” article, available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence.

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