Wieluń

Also known as Wielun

Wieluń () is a town in south-central Poland with 21,624 inhabitants (2021). The town is the seat of the Gmina Wieluń and Wieluń County, and is located within the Łódź Voivodeship. Wieluń is a capital of the historical Wieluń Land.

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Wieluń is a city and human settlement in Poland, located within the Łódź Voivodeship. It serves as the capital of both Wieluń County and Gmina Wieluń. The town was established in 1217 and covers an area of 16.90 square kilometers. Its elevation is approximately 180 to 182 meters above sea level, and it operates in the Europe/Warsaw time zone.

The population of Wieluń is recorded as 21,270, with 9,965 males. The local postal code is 98-300, and the area uses the dialing code 43 and the license plate code EWI. Wieluń is twinned with Ochtrup, Osterburg, Senj, and Adelebsen.

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Place details

Locality: Wieluń
Region: województwo łódzkie
Country: Polska
Population: 21,624
Timezone: Europe/Warsaw

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PM2.5: 9.1 µg/m³
PM10: 13.1 µg/m³

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Key facts

Settlement.timezone_DST: CEST
Settlement.utc_offset_DST: +2
Settlement.name: Wieluń
Settlement.image_skyline: Wielun z lotu ptaka.jpg
Settlement.image_caption: Old town in Wieluń
Settlement.image_flag: POL Wieluń flag.svg
Settlement.image_shield: POL_Wieluń_COA.svg
Settlement.pushpin_map: Poland
Settlement.subdivision_type: Country
Settlement.subdivision_type1: Voivodeship
Settlement.subdivision_type2: County
Settlement.subdivision_name2: Wieluń
Settlement.subdivision_type3: Gmina
Settlement.subdivision_name3: Wieluń
Settlement.leader_title: Mayor
Settlement.leader_name: Paweł Okrasa
Settlement.established_title: First mentioned
Settlement.established_date: 1282

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Encyclopedic overview

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Contents

Origin of the name
History
Middle Ages
Modern era
World War II
Climate
Sights
Demographics
Transport
Roads
Railways
Public transport
Sports
Notable residents
Districts
International relations
Twin towns – Sister cities
See also
References
External links

Wieluń has a long and rich history. In the past, it used to be an important urban trade centre of the Kingdom of Poland. Several Polish kings and notables visited the town, but following the catastrophic Swedish Deluge (1655–1660), Wieluń declined and never regained its status. In September 1939, during the invasion of Poland, it was heavily bombed by the Luftwaffe. The Bombing of Wieluń is considered to be the first World War II bombing in Europe. It killed at least 127 civilians, injured hundreds more and destroyed the majority of the town.

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