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Ełk, Urban municipality in Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship, Poland

The city extends along the banks of Ełk Lake, surrounded by dense forests and situated at an elevation of 147 meters above sea level.

The Teutonic Knights established a fortress in 1398, leading to the development of a settlement that received official town rights in 1445.

The first secondary education institution in Masuria operated in Ełk, along with a printing house that produced Polish literature in the 16th century.

Ełk functions as the administrative center of Ełk County, providing educational facilities and recreational areas for its 61,677 residents.

The city stands as the largest urban center in historical Masuria, featuring a landscape shaped by glacial activity during the last ice age.

Location: Ełk County

Inception: 1237

Elevation above the sea: 147 m

Website: http://elk.pl

GPS coordinates: 53.81667,22.35000

Latest update: May 28, 2025 17:58

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