Ogrodzieniec

Ogrodzieniec
Church of the Transfiguration of Jesus in Ogrodzieniec
Church of the Transfiguration of Jesus in Ogrodzieniec
Coat of arms of Ogrodzieniec
Ogrodzieniec is located in Poland
Ogrodzieniec
Ogrodzieniec
Coordinates: 50°27′N 19°31′E / 50.450°N 19.517°E / 50.450; 19.517
Country Poland
VoivodeshipSilesian
CountyZawiercie
GminaOgrodzieniec
Government
 • MayorAnna Pilarczyk
Area
 • Total28.94 km2 (11.17 sq mi)
Elevation
370 m (1,210 ft)
Population
 (2019-06-30[1])
 • Total4,282
 • Density150/km2 (380/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
42-440
Vehicle registrationSZA
Websitehttp://www.ogrodzieniec.pl

Ogrodzieniec [ɔɡrɔˈd͡ʑɛɲɛt͡s] is a town in Zawiercie County, Silesian Voivodeship, Poland, with 4,282 inhabitants (2019). It is noted for the extensive ruins of a medieval castle.

Ogrodzieniec is a part of Lesser Poland. Ogrodzieniec lies among the hills of Lesser Poland Upland, on the outskirts of Zagłębie Dąbrowskie. The town has an area of 28 km2, and is located approximately 400 meters above sea level. In the south and west, Ogrodzieniec is surrounded by forests.

  1. ^ "Population. Size and structure and vital statistics in Poland by territorial division in 2019. As of 30th June". stat.gov.pl. Statistics Poland. 2019-10-15. Retrieved 2020-03-21.