Ogrodzieniec

Ogrodzieniec
Church of the Transfiguration of Jesus in Ogrodzieniec
Ogrodzieniec
Coordinates: 50°27′N 19°31′E / 50.450°N 19.517°E / 50.450; 19.517
Country Poland
VoivodeshipSilesian
CountyZawiercie
GminaOgrodzieniec
Government
  MayorAnna Pilarczyk
Area
  Total
28.94 km2 (11.17 sq mi)
Elevation
370 m (1,210 ft)
Population
 (2019-06-30)
  Total
4,282
  Density150/km2 (380/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
42-440
Vehicle registrationSZA
Websitehttp://www.ogrodzieniec.pl

Ogrodzieniec [ɔɡrɔˈd͡ʑɛɲɛt͡s] is a town in Zawiercie County, Silesian Voivodeship, Poland, with 4,282 inhabitants (2019). It is noted for the extensive ruins of a medieval castle.

Ogrodzieniec is a part of Lesser Poland. Ogrodzieniec lies among the hills of Lesser Poland Upland, on the outskirts of Zagłębie Dąbrowskie. The town has an area of 28 km2, and is located approximately 400 meters above sea level. In the south and west, Ogrodzieniec is surrounded by forests.