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Sochaczew, Administrative center in Masovian Voivodeship, Poland

Sochaczew spreads across 26 square kilometers of land in central Poland, positioned 52 kilometers west of Warsaw at an elevation of 81 meters.

The settlement received town privileges in 1368 and flourished under King Casimir IV Jagiellon in 1477 with the right to hold annual fairs.

The narrow-gauge railway museum in Sochaczew maintains operational steam trains during summer months, preserving the industrial heritage of the region.

The town serves as an administrative hub for eight surrounding municipalities, managing services for both urban population of 36,327 and rural communities.

The demographic structure of Sochaczew shows a notable gender distribution with 18,152 female residents compared to 16,287 male inhabitants.

Location: Sochaczew County

Inception: 1368

Elevation above the sea: 81 m

Website: http://sochaczew.pl

GPS coordinates: 52.22500,20.23333

Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:20

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