Choroszcz
Choroszcz | |
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Branicki Palace | |
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| Coordinates: 53°8′N 22°59′E / 53.133°N 22.983°E | |
| Country | Poland |
| Voivodeship | Podlaskie |
| County | Białystok |
| Gmina | Choroszcz |
| Town rights | 1507 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Robert Wardziński |
| Area | |
• Total | 16.79 km2 (6.48 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 130−175 m (500 ft) |
| Population (31 December 2021) | |
• Total | 5,960 |
| • Density | 350/km2 (920/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 16-070 |
| Area code | +48 85 |
| Car plates | BIA |
| Highways | |
| Website | http://choroszcz.pl/ |
Choroszcz ([ˈxɔrɔʂt͡ʂ]) is a town in north-eastern Poland, located in Białystok County, Podlaskie Voivodeship, seat of Gmina Choroszcz.
The Baroque palace in Choroszcz was the summer residence of the noble Branicki family, and is now part of the Museum of Polish Interiors. As of December 2021, the town has a population of 5,960.