Olsztyn, Administrative division in Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship, Poland
The city extends along the banks of the Lyna River, encompassing numerous lakes and green spaces within its administrative boundaries.
After its establishment in 1905, the Allenstein government region served as an administrative unit within East Prussia until territorial changes in 1945.
The Olsztyn Castle Museum displays regional artifacts and historical collections that represent the mixed German and Polish heritage of the territory.
The administrative center manages regional development through a network of offices coordinating transportation, education, and municipal services across the voivodeship.
The 1910 census recorded a population of 543,469 residents in the region, with German speakers at 50.48%, Masurian at 32.20%, and Polish at 13.46%.
Location: Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship
Inception: October 31, 1353
Elevation above the sea: 88 m
Shares border with: Gmina Stawiguda, Gmina Gietrzwałd, Gmina Jonkowo, Gmina Dywity, Gmina Barczewo, Gmina Purda
Website: https://olsztyn.eu/o-olsztynie.html
GPS coordinates: 53.78000,20.49417
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:07
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