Chocianów, Administrative center in Lower Silesian Voivodeship, Poland
Chocianów is an administrative center in Lower Silesia and the main settlement of its county. The town has local shops, schools, and services typical of a regional hub in this area of Poland.
A castle was built here around 1297 by a local duke to defend against threats from Bohemia. The town gained its official status centuries later, in the late 1800s during German administration.
The town transformed from a medieval defensive settlement into an administrative center, receiving formal town privileges in 1894 during the German period.
The town is easy to reach by car via local roads from surrounding communities and regional cities. Visitors can walk around the town center to see its administrative buildings and local amenities at their own pace.
The town experienced significant demographic shifts, from 4,301 residents in 1939 to 1,707 in 1946 due to World War II consequences.
Location: Gmina Chocianów
Inception: 1284
Website: http://chocianow.pl
GPS coordinates: 51.41667,15.91667
Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:44
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