Płońsk

Płońsk sits along the Płonka River and serves as the administrative center of Płońsk County in Masovian Voivodeship. The town is home to roughly 21,500 people and functions as a local hub for business and transportation.

Prince Siemowit IV granted the town its charter in 1400, making it a key stop on the trade route between Toruń and Brześć. This status helped it grow into a regional center for commerce and administration.

The town was a place where Polish and Jewish communities lived side by side and shaped each other in the early 1900s. Both groups contributed to its markets, crafts, and daily social life.

The town connects easily to major Polish cities through highways and has a railway station for regional travel. Visitors can reach it by car or train and explore the main areas on foot.

David Ben-Gurion, who became Israel's first Prime Minister, was born here in 1886. This connection links the town to a pivotal moment in modern Jewish history.

Location: Płońsk County

Inception: 1400

Shares border with: Gmina Baboszewo, Gmina Dzierzążnia, Gmina Joniec, Gmina Naruszewo, Gmina Płońsk, Gmina Sochocin, Gmina Załuski

Website: http://plonsk.pl

GPS coordinates: 52.62333,20.37528

Latest update: December 14, 2025 20:32