Żelechów

Żelechów
Żelechów Town Hall
Żelechów
Coordinates: 51°48′N 21°54′E / 51.800°N 21.900°E / 51.800; 21.900
Country Poland
VoivodeshipMasovian
CountyGarwolin
GminaŻelechów
Establishedbefore 1282
Town rights1447
Government
  MayorŁukasz Bogusz
Area
  Total
12.14 km2 (4.69 sq mi)
Elevation
170 m (560 ft)
Population
 (2010)
  Total
4,134
  Density340/km2 (880/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
08-430
Area code+48 25
Vehicle registrationWG
Websitehttp://www.zelechow.pl/

Żelechów [ʐɛˈlɛxuf] (Yiddish זשעלעכאָוו) is a town in eastern Poland in Masovian Voivodeship in Garwolin County. It is the seat of Gmina Żelechów. Żelechów is 85 kilometres (53 miles) from Warsaw and 85 kilometres (53 miles) far from Lublin. More than 4000 people live in the town. It is a local centre, supporting nearby farmers and housing a few high schools. Żelechów has a recorded history that goes back over 700 years.