Sochaczew
Sochaczew | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates: 52°14′N 20°14′E / 52.233°N 20.233°E | |
| Country | Poland |
| Voivodeship | Masovian |
| County | Sochaczew |
| Gmina | Sochaczew (urban gmina) |
| First mentioned | 1138 |
| Town rights | before 1368 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Daniel Janiak (Ind.) |
| Area | |
• Total | 26.13 km2 (10.09 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 81 m (266 ft) |
| Population (2023) | |
• Total | 33,456 |
| • Density | 1,300/km2 (3,300/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 96-500 to 96-503 |
| Area code | +48 46 |
| Vehicle registration plates | WSC |
| Website | www |
Sochaczew (Polish pronunciation: [sɔˈxat͡ʂɛf] ⓘ) is a town in central Poland, with 33,456 inhabitants (as of 2023). In the Masovian Voivodeship (since 1999), formerly in Skierniewice Voivodeship (1975–1998). It is the capital of Sochaczew County and is located approximately 50 km (31 mi) west from the capital of Poland Warsaw
Sochaczew has a narrow-gauge railway museum with a line that runs as far as Wilcze Tułowskie. 750 mm-gauge steam trains run on the line on Saturdays from spring to the end of summer.